Advanced Practice Nurse, APRN, Inpatient Neurology, Park Ridge - Full Time

Carolinas Medical Center; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL is seeking an experienced APRN for an inpatient Neurology role. The APRN will work with neurologists and an interdisciplinary team to manage acute neurological conditions and provide high-quality, patient-centered care.

The position requires collaboration with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals, and includes ongoing education for patients and families on disease management and recovery expectations.

Qualifications

• Active RN and APRN license in state(s) of practice.
• Active national board certification in area of clinical practice.
• Active DEA registration prior to hire.
• Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire.
• Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and manages inpatient neurology patients across stroke, seizures, neuromuscular, movement disorders, and other acute neurologic illnesses.
• Conducts comprehensive patient assessments and develops differential diagnoses and evidence-based treatment plans.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic studies and imaging to support decisions.
• Collaborates with neurologists, nurses, therapists, case management and other health professionals.
• Provides patient/family education on disease management and recovery expectations.

Skills

Clinical proficiency

Independent work

Communication skills

Team collaboration

EMR proficiency

Organizational skills

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Department

02240 AMG Park Ridge 1875 Dempster POB - Neurology

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

APRN - Inpatient Neurology | Advocate Lutheran General Hospital | Park Ridge, IL Join a collaborative and highly specialized Inpatient Neurology team at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, a premier tertiary care center serving a diverse patient population. This full-time Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) role offers the opportunity to work closely with neurologists and interdisciplinary teams in the management of complex acute neurological conditions while delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Schedule

Day Shift 40 hours per week, primarily Monday through Friday, with rotating weekend coverage.

Position Highlights

• Manage hospitalized neurology patients across a broad spectrum of neurological conditions, including stroke, seizure disorders, neuromuscular diseases, movement disorders, and other acute neurological illnesses.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, develop differential diagnoses, and formulate evidence-based treatment and management plans.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic studies, laboratory testing, and imaging to support clinical decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with neurologists, consulting specialists, nursing staff, therapists, case management, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and efficient patient care.
• Provide patient and family education focused on disease management, treatment plans, recovery expectations, and health promotion.
• Recognize changes in patient condition, elevate care appropriately, and facilitate referrals when specialized or emergent interventions are required.
• Perform approved clinical procedures and interventions consistent with departmental competencies and granted privileges.

Pay Range

$54.90 - $82.35

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical responsibilities

Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition. This includes ordering, performing, and interpreting appropriate diagnostic studies and prescription of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and therapies.

Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives.

Provides health promotion, disease prevention and disease management counseling and education of patients and families.

Manages patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and within scope of practice. Seeks physician or other healthcare team member consultation or referrals as appropriate. Escalates need for more emergent or specialized care when necessary.

Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record. Substantiates and submits professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices.

Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team and/or health or community agencies.

Performs office or hospital procedures in accordance with specialty practice, competency and granted privileges (where applicable).

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

License/Registration/Certification Required

Active RN, and APRN/APRN-FPA/APNP or other APRN license(s) in state(s) of practice, AND

Active national board certification in area of clinical practice and populations served, AND

Active DEA registration prior to hire, AND

If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire, AND

Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire

Education Required: Master's Degree in Nursing

Experience Required: No experience required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision-making skills.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team.

Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record.

Excellent communication skills. Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others.

Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday.
• Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing.
• Must be able to: Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.
• Lift up to 20 lbs over the head.
• Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
• Operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.

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