Nurse Practitioner - Neurocritical Care
Company: Rush University Medical Center
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 19, 2024
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Job Description:
Neurocritical Care Nurse PractitionerRush University Medical
CenterChicago, ILRush University Medical Center, a nationally
recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching
hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, located in downtown
Chicago, invites applications for the position of Neurocritical
Care Nurse Practitioner to join their team. This role will be
joining a team of # Neurocritical Care APPs managing complex
patients on the inpatient side.This is an opportunity for a
motivated individual to participate in patient assessment,
diagnosis, procedures, treatment planning as part of the
Neurocritical Care Program at Rush University Medical Center. The
NP Service cares for dedicated 12 beds within the 28-bed
Neuroscience ICU, provides care for patients with intracerebral
hemorrhages, strokes, subarachnoid hemorrhages, traumatic brain
injury, status epilepticus, brain infections, and other
neurological emergencies. The successful candidate is part of a
multidisciplinary team lead by the attending neurointensivist, and
including a neurocritical care fellow, critical care pharmacists
and nutritionist. The NP will autonomously manage the medical care
of our neurocritical care patients, perform bedside procedures as
well as conduct family meetings. The NP ensures patient outcomes
are achieved on a timely basis and resources are used in an
efficient manner. The NP collaborates in the development and
implementation of standards of care based on current research and
evidence.Clinical and educational collaboration with Neurology,
Neurosurgery and other related services is expected. Continuing
education in the subspecialty is encouraged and supported.
Opportunities for clinical research if desired are present as well.
Applicants with previous ICU experience preferred but not required.
Relevant RN-level experience may be considered. APRN candidates for
this position must be acute care certified.Neurocritical Care
Department
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