Position Highlights
- Cranial Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider (PA/APN)
- Location: Northwest Community Hospital - Arlington Heights, IL
- Hours: Full-time, 40-hours per week
- Call: Rotating, shared between APP team
- Weekends: Rotating, shared between APP team
- Holidays: Rotating, shared between the APP team
General Summary:
Opportunity to join a growing team of Advanced Practice Providers (APP) and pioneering physicians as a part of the Cranial Neurosurgery Program, serving patients with intracranial hemorrhages and masses. We are building an innovative Cranial Neurosurgery program with state-of-the-art operating rooms and technology.
What you'll do
- Function as an APP within the Cranial Neurosurgery Department with job duties including inpatient care, outpatient clinic, and OR. Perform a thorough neurologic examination
- Round and manage inpatient consults, pre- and post-operative cranial neurosurgery patients. Provide comprehensive health assessments, differential diagnoses, and prescribe treatments
- Assists with pre-admission and explain procedures to patients
- First- or second-assist in the operating room on cranial neurosurgery cases
- Participate in outpatient-based clinic for new consults and post-surgical patients
- Formulate individualized medical-surgical treatment plans in a shared-decision making model and facilitate discharge care
- Provide patient education, motivation, respect and empathy to the highest standard
- Work within multi-disciplinary team as a resource and consultant
- Attend and participate in department meetings and case conferences
- Identify opportunities for and implement program growth initiatives
- Positively contribute to safety outcomes, quality initiatives and promote high quality patient experiences
What you'll need
- License: Advanced Practice Provider Licensure (PA-C or APN-CNP) in the State of Illinois required;FederalDEA and Illinois Controlled Substance License required
- Education: Completion of accredited program from either Masters level Physician Assistant Program OR Advanced Practice Nurse Graduate/Doctoral Level Nursing Program (APRN RNFA required for Cranial Neurosurgery) `
- Certifications: BLS/CPR certification and ACLS certification required.
- Experience: Prior Advanced Practice Provider experience in an acute care hospital setting, neurosurgery, neurology, or surgical services preferred but not required
Benefits:
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options, including Domestic Partner Coverage
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking at designated locations
- Wellness Program Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account Options
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Community Involvement Opportunities
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