Advanced Practice Provider - Critical Care APRN Hospital-Based

Position Highlights

Position: Advanced Practice Provider – Cardiac Neuro Intensive Care Unit
Primary Focus: Neurocritical care
Additional Experience: Cardiac ICU experience is welcomed and may be leveraged in the role, but is not required
Location: Edward Hospital, Naperville, Illinois
Part time: average 24 hours per week (0.6 FTE)
Hours: Nights 7pm – 7am, rotating weekends and holidays
No On-Call but may be asked to pick up shifts when needed
Required Travel: No
Inpatient based

Job Description

Exciting opportunity to join Endeavor Health in the Neuro-Critical Care service line. Under the direction of the collaborating neuro-intensivist physicians, the Advanced Practice Provider delivers high-quality, evidence-based care to critically ill neurological patients in the Neuro-ICU and throughout the hospital as needed.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining comprehensive histories and performing detailed neurological and systemic physical examinations
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic imaging, laboratory studies, and neurophysiologic monitoring
• Formulating differential diagnoses
• Implementing both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment plans
• Delivering education on therapeutic regimens, procedures, and care expectations
• Maintaining timely and accurate documentation including progress notes, orders, and procedure notes
• Providing continuity of care throughout the patient’s hospitalization
• Collaborating closely with neuro-intensivists, neurosurgeons, neurologists, emergency medicine, rapid response teams, and allied health professionals to optimize patient outcomes
• Assisting with the development and implementation of clinical standards, pathways, and quality initiatives within the Neuro-Critical Care service line

Qualifications

• License: Advanced Practice Licensure (APN) or Physician Assistant (PA) Licensure in the State of IL required; Federal DEA and Illinois Controlled Substance License required
• Education: Completion of master’s level program in specialty area
• Certification: BLS/ALS certification required
• Experience: Prior APN experience preferred; critical care or neurology background strongly preferred
• Special Knowledge And Skills Required: Proficiency in central line placement, arterial line placement, ventilator management, and neurological assessment. Strong critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills in high-acuity environments
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in neuro-critical care or ICU setting. Bilingual in Spanish welcome. Familiarity with EPIC, neuro-monitoring systems, or stroke protocols.

Benefits

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Variety of Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Health Savings Account Options
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking at designated locations
• Retail Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities
• CME allowance

Company Information

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

EEO Statement

EEO: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.