Advanced Practice Nurse, NP, Neurosurgery, Chicago - Full Time

Department:
02405 AMG Chicago N Halsted - Surgery: Neurosurgery
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Nurse (NP) - Advocate Health
Locations: 3000 N Halsted Street & 836 W Wellington Avenue, Chicago, IL
Advocate Health is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Neurosurgery NP to join a collaborative and growing neurosurgical program. This role offers a balanced mix of operating room first assist responsibilities and inpatient care, with some ambulatory support, providing exposure to a wide range of neurosurgical cases.
Practice Highlights
Team Structure: 3 Neurosurgeons, 1 APP
Setting: Ambulatory & hospital-based mix
Scope: Breadth of neurosurgical cases with strong team collaboration
Inpatient Care
Manage new inpatient consults and perform comprehensive evaluations
Conduct post-operative rounding and care management
Collaborate with neurosurgeons to develop and implement treatment plans
Ensure continuity of care and facilitate discharge planning
Ambulatory Support
Provide support for outpatient visits and follow-up care
Assist with patient education and clinic workflow
Schedule & Work-Life Balance
Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts
Future call & weekend rotation will be 1 in 5 pager only.
Why Join Advocate Health?
Collaborative, supportive 2-provider APP model
Exposure to complex neurosurgical procedures
Predictable schedule with excellent work-life balance
Opportunity to practice at the top of your license in a high-acuity environment
Pay Range:
$54.90 - $82.35
Join Advocate Health’s growing Neurosurgery team at Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago. This unique role offers the chance to support both the general neurosurgery and neurovascular care teams. Collaborate with top neurosurgeons and neurointerventional specialists to advance growing programs.
What You’ll Do
Respond to inpatient consults for the general and neurovascular services and respond to hyperacute strokes.
Perform daily rounds, progress notes, and patient assessments.
Prepare patients for neurosurgical and neurointerventional procedures (pre- and post-op).
Manage ER and hospital consults; 2-3 clinic days per week.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary general and neurovascular teams.
Why Advocate Health
Clinician-led medical group with APCs in leadership roles.
Structured onboarding and CME flexibility.
Fully integrated continuum of care.
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
Major Responsibilities
Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute, critical, and chronic neurological conditions in an inpatient setting.
Obtain histories, perform physical exams, and develop differential diagnoses.
Prescribe medications, therapies, and treatments as appropriate.
Interpret diagnostic studies and collaborate with physicians on treatment plans.
Provide patient education on disease management, preventive health, and recovery.
Coordinate care across multiple services, including pre-op planning and discharge.
Document care plans and maintain records per established standards.
Offer clinical guidance to nursing staff and ensure continuity of care.
Qualifications: NP (AANP), DEA, BLS (may obtain within 6 months). Nurse Practitioner candidates must have Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) certification.
Experience: New grads welcome; neuro experience preferred.
Physical & Working Conditions
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the day.
Exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards; PPE required.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and assist with patient transfers.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and

Skills
Onboarding