What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Provider (APP, PA, NP), Neuro Stroke- Full Time Rotating position at The University of Chicago Medicine?
Job Description
Join University of Chicago Medicine, as a Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) as part of the Neurology Stroke Service. As the Neurology Advanced Practice Provider, you will manage our acute stroke neurology patients and will leverage knowledge of neurological testing and imaging, acute stroke treatment plans, and neurovascular intervention.
The ideal candidate will have general medicine and neurology clinical experience that can be leveraged to care for a diverse patient population and the full range of stroke disorders. As a member of the Neurology acute stroke service team, the neurology APP will respond to acute stroke consultation requests from emergency services, inpatient units, and all critical care areas throughout the hospital. Attending physicians hold frequent rounds and are always available to discuss cases and treat patients. Radiology, pathology, and case conferences complement direct patient care. The APP will round on and care for acute stroke patients on the neurology floor and work with multidisciplinary teams during their hospitalization and planning for the discharge next point of care.
Provider Job Summary:
The APP is an advance practice nurse responsible for comprehensive direct patient care management. The Provider manages a caseload of patients and exercises autonomous decision making in the assessment, diagnosis, and initiation of delegated medical treatments. The scope of practice also includes family support, teaching, staff education, consultation, and research.
Provider Education and Experience Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner or PA program
- For Nurse Practitioners, Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification required
- Specialty certification as an advanced practice nurse or PA
- Licensed Registered nurse or PA in the state of Illinois
- Current APN license
- NIHSS certification
- Neurology experience preferred
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: Full-Time, FTE 1.0
- Shift: Rotating; 12 hours
- Unit/Department: Neurology Stroke
- CBA Code: Non-Union
