Advanced Practice Provider - Critical Care - Naperville, IL

Position Highlights Position: Advanced Practice Provider – 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 Advanced Practice Provider delivers high‑quality, evidence‑based care to critically ill neurological patients in the Neuro‑ICU and throughout the hospital as needed. The APP 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 APP also assists with the development and implementation of clinical standards, pathways, and quality initiatives within the Neuro‑Critical Care service line. APPs 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 (training available if needed) Central venous catheter insertion Arterial line placement Lumbar puncture Ventilator management ICP monitoring supportEmergent stroke evaluations/RRT/Code Stroke participation Qualifications License: Advanced Practice Licensure (APN) or Physician Assistant (PA) 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 EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor. #J-18808-Ljbffr American Academy of Neurology