Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Inpatient Neurosurgery

Advocate Aurora Health • Park Ridge, IL

110d • $53 - $80

About The Position

Join us and reimagine health care at Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit integrated health system in the nation, with multiple opportunities for Advanced Practice Clinicians in Illinois and Wisconsin. Our clinician-led medical group is focused on excellence, transformation, and reputation through your voice. We are committed to cultivating the ingenuity of our diverse personalities and teams, with APCs actively engaged in leadership. We offer continuing medical education flexibility, access to a fully integrated continuum of care, and the opportunity to practice at the top of your licensure. Our structured onboarding program is designed for new graduates and practicing APCs, providing a variety of opportunities and ongoing professional development, all while offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Requirements

• Physician Assistant license issued by the state in which the caregiver practices.
• Physician Assistant (PA-C) certification issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the caregiver practices.
• Nurse Practitioner (ANCC) certification issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or Nurse Practitioner (AANP) certification issued by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA). May obtain within 6 months based on department discretion.
• Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant.
• Master's Degree in Nursing.
• Open to a new graduate with ICU or Neurology Experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and manages acute, critical and chronic patients' illnesses and diseases within an inpatient hospital setting.
• Obtains medical histories, conducts physical examinations, and assesses and determines differential diagnosis. Prescribes medication, therapy, and treatments accordingly.
• Interprets and evaluates patient data for the purpose of determining management and treatment of patients. Performs minor surgeries and routine procedures. Consults with physician as appropriate.
• Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies in the field of clinical specialty trained and determined competent by a physician.
• Adjusts patient care plan by reviewing and monitoring treatments and therapy plans. Counsels, instructs, and educates patients on physical and mental health including diet, preventive health measures, health behaviors, self-care skills, disease, treatment options, and normal growth and development.
• Provides care coordination, which includes managing a variety of ancillary services, pre-operative plans, discharge planning, provider referrals, and medical devices such as insulin pumps, defibrillators, and pacemakers.
• Prescribes, recommends, and regulates pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies across multiple care settings, including controlled medications that are warranted by patient's diagnosis or changing medical condition.
• Prepares, dictates, and signs patient care plans and summaries of patient care. Maintains records according to established standards and guidelines.
• Provides clinical direction to nursing staff regarding the continued care of patients. Follows through with nursing staff to ensure patient receives recommended care.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree