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Job description
Department:
04083 AMG Lutheran General - Critical Care: NeuroIntensivist
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hou rs Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Schedule
Varies weekly with 12-hour shifts, scheduled for 36 patient facing hours
Primarily nights (40 hours per week)
Rotating weekends and holidays based on unit needs
Extra shift eligible
No call requirement
Pay Range:
$54.90 - $82.35
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.
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 effectiv
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Worksite address
park ridge, IL, 60068, US
Who can apply
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