Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient Stroke Program, Part-time, Nights

Job Description

The Advanced Practice Nurse reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Comprehensive Stroke Program Information

• Reduces death and disability as a result of stroke by:
  • Providing rapid assessment and state-of-the-art treatment by a team of specially trained clinicians
  • Educating patients and families on risk reduction and recovery to improve quality of life
  • Conducting high quality scientific research to find improved treatments for stroke, increase treatment options, and to further improve patient outcomes
  • Raising awareness among area providers and community residents so that effective treatment can be delivered promptly
• Guidelines for the Early Management of Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke
• Guidelines for the Management of Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage
• Guidelines for the Management of Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
• Guidelines for Prevention of Stroke in Patients with Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to assigned patients as needed which demonstrates clinical expertise and advanced knowledge.
• Diagnostics and manages acute and chronic health problems within specialty area of practice.
• Collaborates with physicians and other health care professionals in area of clinical expertise.
• Consults with physicians and other professionals in areas of clinical expertise.
• Develops educational systems and strategies for teaching patients, families and staff on topics related to area of expertise.
• Mentors graduate nursing students in aspects of advanced nursing practice.
• Actively participates in and/or conducts research pertinent to area of expertise.

Education

• Develops and provides comprehensive teaching strategies for patients and their families.
• Consults with patients and families regarding health care needs, health promotion, health management and disease prevention strategies.
• Develops and participates in programs to meet educational needs of nursing staff and other healthcare professionals related to clinical area of expertise.
• Serves as a role model and preceptor for undergraduate and graduate nursing students.
• Provides formal and informal education to both internal and external groups pertinent to area of expertise.
• Collaborates with academic institutions to provide and promote clinical learning experiences and educational programs for APNs, PAs, physicians in training and all health care professionals.

Qualifications

• Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois;
• Current license as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the State of Illinois;
• Certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse by a national certifying body as approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APN Board;
• Acute care certification required for APRNs (inpatient experience as an NP will be considered in lieu of acute care certification)
• Written collaborative agreement with a collaborating physician and once licensed may apply for a mid-level practitioner controlled substance license and DEA number.
• Privileged and credentialed through the NMH Medical Staff Office (MSO).
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation recognition (healthcare provider level).
• Masters degree from an accredited school/college of nursing.