Advanced Practice Professional, NP or PA, Neurointensivist, Park Ridge - Full Time

Advocate Health Care; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL, seeks an APP – Neurointensivist to join its renowned Neurocritical Care team. You will manage complex neurologic and neurosurgical patients in the Neuro ICU alongside board-certified neurointensivists, neurosurgeons, and neurologists.

This opportunity emphasizes evidence-based care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and ongoing professional development, with a focus on education, quality initiatives, and high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing or PA studies required.
• APRN license and board certification required.
• New grads welcome to apply.
• Ability to work with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage neurocritical care patients in the Neuro ICU.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and escalate when needed.
• Document accurately in the EMR and ensure compliant coding/billing practices.
• Participate in quality and peer-review initiatives and education activities.
• Support onboarding of new team members and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Clinical proficiency

Independent practice

EMR proficiency

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies

Job description

Job Description

Advanced Practice Professional, Neurointensivist | Leading Neurocritical Care Team

Join Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, a nationally recognized Level I Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center, as an APP – Neurointensivist. You will be part of a highly skilled Neurocritical Care team dedicated to managing complex neurological and neurosurgical patients in our state-of-the-art Neuro Intensive Care Unit (Neuro ICU). Our team includes board-certified neurointensivists, neurosurgeons, neurologists, and advanced practice providers, working collaboratively to deliver cutting-edge, evidence-based care for patients with conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and status epilepticus. Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in Illinois and is known for its commitment to innovation, research, and excellence in patient outcomes.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Assessment & Diagnosis: 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 prescribing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and therapies.
• Condition Management: Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost-effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives.
• Patient & Family Education: Provides health promotion, disease prevention, and disease management counseling and education of patients and families.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: 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.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record. Substantiates and submits professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices.
• Care Coordination: Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team and/or health or community agencies.
• Procedures: Performs office or hospital procedures in accordance with specialty practice, competency, and granted privileges (where applicable).

Other Responsibilities

• Participates in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives/performance activities, organizational and/or departmental meetings and committees, peer review, and workgroups as necessary.
• Participates in education and/or onboarding of new team members, students, and other health care professionals.
• Seeks experiences to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and advance the profession within and outside of the organization.
• Maintains standards of productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics to ensure optimal, safe, and timely patient care delivery.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age‑specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age‑specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

License/Registration/Certification Required

• Active RN, and APRN/APRN-FPA/APNP or other APRN license(s) in state(s) of practice
• Active national board certification in area of clinical practice and populations served
• Active DEA registration prior to hire
• If 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

Education Required

• Master’s Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies

Experience Required

• No experience required & new grad welcome to apply!

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency and excellent decision‑making skills
• Ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team
• Ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively
• 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

Disclaimer

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.