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• Specialty: Neurology

• Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-4pm

• Call Schedule: occasional call coverage for PTO support, estimate 1 week per quarter

• Practice Detail: This unique outpatient position has 2 practice locations

• EMR System: EPIC

• Facility: Ascension Resurrection Medical Center, Ascension Saint Francis Hospital

• Location: Chicago, IL and Evanston, IL

• Visa Eligibility: no

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.

Responsibilities

Ascension Medical Group Illinois is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide specialty care to its general neurology and stroke care patients in an outpatient setting.

The Advanced Practice Provider works as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team who will contribute to excellence in program administration, patient care, patient safety, research, quality improvement, and teaching.

Position Highlights:

• In this role you will collaborate with interdisciplinary health care teams in diagnosis and treatment of conditions requiring general neurology and stroke care supporting the General Neurology and Neuro-Interventional programs at multiple locations.

• Privileged to perform procedures beyond core as identified by the Neurology services.

• Facilitate and communicate with patients, family, and staff to promote continuity of care across the continuum of care.

• Attend required training and meet key regulatory requirements, including those of the privileging institution, CMS, and the regulatory agencies.

• Evaluates quality outcomes for the patients receiving care of this team through participation in the development of quality indicators and outcomes dashboard.

• Acquires information on the most current development and trends in the Nurse Practitioner field, through educational programs, in-services, professional associates, and current literature.

• Manages independent ambulatory practice 5 days per week at 2 locations.

• Experience of 2 years practicing in general neurology or other clinical neuro-related experience is required for this position. Experience in an Outpatient clinic is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive histories and physical exams, identifies normal and abnormal findings, including physical, cognitive, and psychosocial status.

• Order, perform, and interpret screening and diagnostic procedures and tests, and appropriately communicates and documents information

• Write accurate and timely progress notes, procedure notes, and/or admission and transfer orders

• Develop pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans.

• Monitor effectiveness of plan of care

• Educate patients on disease and treatment plans.

• Perform procedures as trained and appropriately credentialed.

• Document within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and complete other necessary documents.

• Collaborate and/or consult with physicians and other health care providers as appropriate.

• Educates, counsels, and assists patients and families regarding current health problems, health maintenance activities and preventive behaviors.

• Attend required training and meet key regulatory requirements, including those of the privileging institution, CMS, and the Joint Commission.

• Acquires information on the most current development and trends in the Nurse Practitioner field, through educational programs, in-services, professional associates, and current literature.

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements. Scheduling flexibility is required to accommodate changing business needs.

Requirements

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Credentials are verified by local staff credentialing office.

• Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Credentials are verified by local staff credentialing office.

• Drug Enforcement Admin credentialed from the Drug Enforcement Administration preferred.

Education:

• Master's degree of Nursing required.

Additional Preferences

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Why Join Our Team

Ascension Illinois delivers compassionate, personalized care throughout Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. As one of the largest health systems in Illinois with 15 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care, you will find an environment that allows you to thrive and create a career path you love. Join a diverse team of more than 17,000 associates and more than 600 providers who are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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