Position Highlights Cranial Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider (PA/APN) Location: Northwest Community Hospital - Arlington Heights, IL Hours: Full-time, 40-hours per week Call: Rotating, shared between APP team Weekends: Rotating, shared between APP team Holidays: Rotating, shared between the APP team General Summary:
Opportunity to join a growing team of Advanced Practice Providers (APP) and pioneering physicians as a part of the Cranial Neurosurgery Program, serving patients with intracranial hemorrhages and masses.
We are building an innovative Cranial Neurosurgery program with state-of-the-art operating rooms and technology.
What you'll do Function as an APP within the Cranial Neurosurgery Department with job duties including inpatient care, outpatient clinic, and OR.
Perform a thorough neurologic examination Round and manage inpatient consults, pre- and post-operative cranial neurosurgery patients.
Provide comprehensive health assessments, differential diagnoses, and prescribe treatments Assists with pre-admission and explain procedures to patients First- or second-assist in the operating room on cranial neurosurgery cases Participate in outpatient-based clinic for new consults and post-surgical patients Formulate individualized medical-surgical treatment plans in a shared-decision making model and facilitate discharge care Provide patient education, motivation, respect and empathy to the highest standard Work within multi-disciplinary team as a resource and consultant Attend and participate in department meetings and case conferences Identify opportunities for and implement program growth initiatives Positively contribute to safety outcomes, quality initiatives and promote high quality patient experiences What you'll need License: Advanced Practice Provider Licensure (PA-C or APN-CNP) in the State of Illinois required; Federal DEA and Illinois Controlled Substance License required Education: Completion of accredited program from either Masters level Physician Assistant Program OR Advanced Practice Nurse Graduate/Doctoral Level Nursing Program (APRN RNFA required for Cranial Neurosurgery) ` Certifications: BLS/CPR certification and ACLS certification required.
Experience: Prior Advanced Practice Provider experience in an acute care hospital setting, neurosurgery, neurology, or surgical services preferred but not required Benefits: Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options, including Domestic Partner Coverage Tuition Reimbursement Free Parking at designated locations Wellness Program Savings Plan Health Savings Account Options Retirement Options with Company Match Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay Community Involvement Opportunities