Advanced Practice Provider - Surgical Specialty
Position Highlights
Position: Advanced Practice Provider (APN/PA)
Location: Edward Hospital, Naperville, IL
Additional Locations: Elmhurst Hospital (Floating), Elmhurst, IL
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Hours: 3/12 Hour Shifts
Weekends and Holidays: No Call
Job Description
Exciting opportunity to join Endeavor Health in the Neurology Department.
Responsibilities Will Include:
- Daily assessment and management of neurosurgical inpatients
- Postoperative patient management
- Coordination of care with neurosurgeons, hospitalists, nursing, therapy, and other consulting services
- Evaluation of acute clinical changes
- Management of postoperative complications and urgent patient concerns
- Medication management and clinical decision-making
- Discharge planning and coordination
- Patient and family education
- Communication with the attending neurosurgeon regarding changes in patient condition
- Facilitating timely transitions of care
- Supporting consultative and procedural
Under the direction of the collaborating physician(s), provides care to patients. Obtains detailed history and performs physical examinations, orders imaging, lab tests and diagnostic procedures and interprets results. Instructs patients on the prescribed therapeutic regimen and pre/post operative instructions. Maintains records and writes progress notes on status, treatments and procedures. Follows patients through their course of treatment in the clinic and hospital setting. Collaborates with physicians and the health care team to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies as appropriate. Demonstrates evidence-based practice. Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of standards of practice in the specialty. Assesses the learning needs of patients and families across the continuum. Employs strategies, interventions and teaching to promote, maintain, and improve health. Provide comprehensive health assessments, differential diagnosis, and prescribe treatments under the protocol in the direct management of acute and chronic illness and disease. Promotes wellness and prevent illness and injury in various settings for individuals, families, and communities. Works autonomously and in interdisciplinary teams as resources and consultants.
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 (or pending)
Education: Completion of master’s level program in specialty area
Certification: BLS/CPR certification required
Experience: Prior APN/PA experience in neurology or neurosurgery is preferred
APNs must have a first assist certification for this role
Benefits
Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
Variety of Medical, Dental, and Vision options
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account Options
Wellness Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Free Parking at designated locations
Retail Options with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Community Involvement Opportunities
CME allowance
Malpractice and Tail coverage
About the Role
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.
When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.
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