APP - Cranial Neurosurgery

Position Highlights

• Cranial Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider (PA/APN)
• Location: Northwest Community Hospital – Arlington Heights, IL
• Hours: Full-time, Monday- Friday, 40-hours per week
• Call: Rotating, shared between APP team
• Weekends: Rotating, shared between APP team
• Holidays: Rotating, shared between the APP team
• Salary Pay Range: $105,000- $150,000. As a valued member of an integrated team, your placement within the pay range is dependent on previous experience
  
  

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