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Rush University Medical Center

Nurse Practitioner - Neurocritical Care

Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


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, and 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, providing 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 led by the attending neurointensivist, 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, and conduct family meetings. The NP ensures patient outcomes are achieved on a timely basis and resources are used efficiently. 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 DepartmentCurrently team of 8 APPs in the departmentSchedule is rotating day/night shifts, with an average of 5 overnights per monthNo outpatient clinic responsibility: we provide coverage in a closed ICURush University System for Health (RUSH)

is an academic health system whose mission is to improve the health of the individuals and the diverse communities it serves through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research, and community partnerships.Join RUSH and become part of one of the nation’s best healthcare systems.RUSH is an equal opportunity / Affirmative Action employerContact Informationfaculty_recruitment@rush.edu

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