Neurosurgery NP: OR First Assist & Inpatient Care

Advocate Health Care; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 76.000 - 113.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Advocate Health Care in Chicago seeks a Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner to provide a blend of operating room first assist and inpatient care with ambulatory support. The role encompasses managing new inpatient consults, post-operative rounds, and discharge planning within a high-acuity neurosurgical program.

You will join a collaborative 2-provider APP model across ambulatory and hospital settings, with a balanced schedule and strong focus on top-of-license practice.

Qualifikationen

• NP (AANP), DEA, BLS (may obtain within 6 months).
• Nurse Practitioner candidates must have Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) certification.
• Experience: New grads welcome; neuro experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute, critical, and chronic neurological conditions in an inpatient setting.
• Obtain histories, perform physical exams, and develop differential diagnoses.
• Prescribe medications, therapies, and treatments as appropriate.
• Interpret diagnostic studies and collaborate with physicians on treatment plans.
• Provide patient education on disease management, preventive health, and recovery.
• Coordinate care across multiple services, including pre-op planning and discharge.

Ausbildung

ACNP certification

Tools

DEA

BLS

Jobbeschreibung

Advocate Health Care in Chicago seeks a Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner to provide a blend of operating room first assist and inpatient care with ambulatory support. The role encompasses managing new inpatient consults, post-operative rounds, and discharge planning within a high-acuity neurosurgical program.

You will join a collaborative 2-provider APP model across ambulatory and hospital settings, with a balanced schedule and strong focus on top-of-license practice.