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Endeavor Health

Nurse Practitioner - Critical Care NP Hospital-Based

Endeavor Health, Naperville, Illinois, United States, 60564

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Hourly Pay Range:

$61.22 - $85.71 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate’s expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights

Position: Nurse Practitioner– Cardiac Neuro Intensive Care Unit

Primary Focus: Neurocritical care

Additional Experience: Cardiac ICU experience is welcomed and may be leveraged in the role, but is not required

Location: Edward Hospital, Naperville, Illinois

Part time: average 24 hours per week (0.6 FTE)

Hours: Nights 7pm – 7am, rotating weekends and holidays

No On-Call but may be asked to pick up shifts when needed

Required Travel: No

Inpatient based

Job Description Exciting opportunity to join Endeavor Health in the

Neuro-Critical Care

service line. Under the direction of the collaborating neuro-intensivist physicians, the Nurse Practitioner delivers high-quality, evidence-based care to critically ill neurological patients in the Neuro-ICU and throughout the hospital as needed.

The NP obtains comprehensive histories and performs detailed neurological and systemic physical examinations. Responsibilities include ordering and interpreting diagnostic imaging, laboratory studies, and neurophysiologic monitoring; formulating differential diagnoses; and implementing both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment plans. The provider delivers education on therapeutic regimens, procedures, and care expectations, and maintains timely and accurate documentation including progress notes, orders, and procedure notes.

This role provides continuity of care throughout the patient’s hospitalization and collaborates closely with neuro-intensivists, neurosurgeons, neurologists, emergency medicine, rapid response teams, and allied health professionals to optimize patient outcomes. The NP also assists with the development and implementation of clinical standards, pathways, and quality initiatives within the Neuro-Critical Care service line.

NPs in this role will see

critically ill neurological patients , including:

Acute ischemic stroke (including post-thrombectomy care)

Intracerebral and subarachnoid hemorrhage

Neuromuscular respiratory failure

Status epilepticus

Traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury

Neuro-infectious and neuro-inflammatory conditions

Neuro-Oncology

Procedures may include (training available if needed)

Central venous catheter insertion

Arterial line placement

Lumbar puncture

Ventilator management

ICP monitoring support

Emergent stroke evaluations/RRT/Code Stroke participation

The NP practices autonomously within scope and collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, contributes to safety and quality outcomes, supports service line goals, and adheres to all Endeavor Health policies.

Qualifications

License: Advanced Practice Licensure (APN) Licensure in the State of IL required; Federal DEA and Illinois Controlled Substance License required

Education: Completion of master’s level program in specialty area

Certification: BLS/ALS certification required

Experience :

Prior APN experience preferred; critical care or neurology background strongly preferred

Special Knowledge and Skills Required

Proficiency in central line placement, arterial line placement, ventilator management, and neurological assessment.

Strong critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills in high-acuity environments

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in neuro-critical care or ICU setting.

Bilingual in Spanish welcome.

Familiarity with EPIC, neuro-monitoring systems, or stroke protocols.

Benefits

Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options

Health Savings Account Options

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking at designated locations

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Community Involvement Opportunities

CME allowance

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Please explore our website www.endeavorhealth.org to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

Contact Information Stephanie Dressler-Schorr PA-C, MPAS

System APP/physician Recruiter | Physician Services

stephanie.dresslerschorr@endeavorhealth.org

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