Advanced Practice Nurse, APRN, Inpatient Neurology, Park Ridge - Full Time

Department: 02240 AMG Park Ridge 1875 Dempster POB - Neurology Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: APRN - Inpatient Neurology | Advocate Lutheran General Hospital | Park Ridge, IL Join a collaborative and highly specialized Inpatient Neurology team at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, a premier tertiary care center serving a diverse patient population. This full-time Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) role offers the opportunity to work closely with neurologists and interdisciplinary teams in the management of complex acute neurological conditions while delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Schedule: 40 hours per week, primarily Monday through Friday, with rotating weekend coverage. Position Highlights Manage hospitalized neurology patients across a broad spectrum of neurological conditions, including stroke, seizure disorders, neuromuscular diseases, movement disorders, and other acute neurological illnesses. Perform comprehensive patient assessments, develop differential diagnoses, and formulate evidence-based treatment and management plans. Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic studies, laboratory testing, and imaging to support clinical decision-making. Collaborate closely with neurologists, consulting specialists, nursing staff, therapists, case management, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and efficient patient care. Provide patient and family education focused on disease management, treatment plans, recovery expectations, and health promotion. Recognize changes in patient condition, elevate care appropriately, and facilitate referrals when specialized or emergent interventions are required. Perform approved clinical procedures and interventions consistent with departmental competencies and granted privileges. Pay Range $54.90 - $82.35 MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition. This includes ordering, performing, and interpreting appropriate diagnostic studies and prescription of pharmacologic and non‑pharmacologic interventions and therapies. Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence‑based care, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives. Provides health promotion, disease prevention and disease management counseling and education of patients and families. Manages patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and within scope of practice. Seeks physician or other healthcare team member consultation or referrals as appropriate. Escalates need for more emergent or specialized care when necessary. Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record. Substantiates and submits professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices. Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team and/or health or community agencies. Performs office or hospital procedures in accordance with specialty practice, competency and granted privileges (where applicable). MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED License/Registration/Certification Required: Active RN, and APRN/APRN‑FPA/APNP or other APRN license(s) in state(s) of practice, AND Active national board certification in area of clinical practice and populations served, AND Active DEA registration prior to hire, AND If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire, AND Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire Education Required: Master’s Degree in Nursing Experience Required: No experience required KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision‑making skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team. Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record. Excellent communication skills. Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others. Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday. Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing. Must be able to: Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist. Lift up to 20 lbs over the head. Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance. Operate all equipment necessary to perform the job. 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