Advanced Practice Nurse, NP, Neurosurgery, Chicago - Full Time

About the role

Department: 02405 AMG Chicago N Halsted - Surgery: Neurosurgery

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hou rs Per Week: 40

• Schedule Details/Additional Information: Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Nurse (NP) - Advocate Health
• Locations: 3000 N Halsted Street & 836 W Wellington Avenue, Chicago, IL

Advocate Health is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Neurosurgery NP to join a collaborative and growing neurosurgical program. This role offers a balanced mix of operating room first assist responsibilities and inpatient care, with some ambulatory support, providing exposure to a wide range of neurosurgical cases.

Practice Highlights

• Team Structure: 3 Neurosurgeons, 1 APP
• Setting: Ambulatory & hospital-based mix
• Scope: Breadth of neurosurgical cases with strong team collaboration

Inpatient Care

• Manage new inpatient consults and perform comprehensive evaluations
• Conduct post-operative rounding and care management
• Collaborate with neurosurgeons to develop and implement treatment plans
• Ensure continuity of care and facilitate discharge planning

Ambulatory Support

• Provide support for outpatient visits and follow-up care
• Assist with patient education and clinic workflow

Schedule & Work-Life Balance

• Monday-Friday, 8-hour shifts
• Future call & weekend rotation will be 1 in 5 pager only.

Pay Range

$54.90 - $82.35

Join Advocate Health's growing Neurosurgery team at Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago. This unique role offers the chance to support both the general neurosurgery and neurovascular care teams. Collaborate with top neurosurgeons and neurointerventional specialists to advance growing programs.

What You'll Do

• Respond to inpatient consults for the general and neurovascular services and respond to hyperacute strokes.
• Perform daily rounds, progress notes, and patient assessments.
• Prepare patients for neurosurgical and neurointerventional procedures (pre- and post-op).
• Manage ER and hospital consults; 2-3 clinic days per week.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary general and neurovascular teams.

Why Advocate Health

• Clinician-led medical group with APCs in leadership roles.
• Structured onboarding and CME flexibility.
• Fully integrated continuum of care.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Major Responsibilities

• 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.
• Document care plans and maintain records per established standards.
• Offer clinical guidance to nursing staff and ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications

• 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.

Physical & Working Conditions

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the day.
• Exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards; PPE required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and assist with patient transfers.

Additional information

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Pay and benefits

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.