Advanced Practice Provider Inpatient Neurosurgery

OverviewExcellent opportunity to join a team-oriented group of APPs and Neurosurgeons caring for neurosurgical patients at a Level 2 Trauma Center located in beautiful Bloomington, IL. Practice consists of 3 primary and 2 current APP with plans to expand to 4 neurosurgeons and 4 APP team to support a full neurosurgical inpatient coverage model as well as flexible coverage for outpatient (if needed). Our neurosurgical program is committed to educating, training, and mentoring APPs. Includes a $10,000 sign on bonus.Position Details:* 5 day work week, 8 hour (variable schedule) with one weekend obligation (2-3 shifts per month)* Predominantly inpatient service management with outpatient coverage as needed * The Acute Care PA or APRN performs the following tasks:*

Obtain a patient history * Perform a physical examination * Conduct a comprehensive assessment * Order, conduct and interpret diagnostic tests * Formulate a diagnostic impression * Develop and implement a treatment plan * Monitor the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions * Prescribe pharmacological agents and treatments and non-pharmacological therapies * Facilitate appropriate consultations and referrals * Provide counseling and education to meet patient needs * Serve as a first assist in surgery, (will provide training and education)* Participate in research initiatives * Participate in quality improvement initiatives * Comply with all required hospital compliance policies involving * Quality care * Cost savings * Timely and up-to-date documentation of medical recordsPractice Model:* 3 primary neurosurgeons + 5 rotating neurosurgeon coverage* MD and APP service with plans for Neurosurgery Residency expansion * Elective volume; 80:20 spineQualificationsRequirements Qualifications: * Current Illinois license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant * Certification by a national certifying body as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant * Master's degree or higher in nursing or physician assistant studies* BLS, ACLS, ENLS certification (can help acquire)* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills * Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environmentPreferred Qualifications * At least one year of acute care and/or surgical first assist experience in neurosurgery or related fieldOSF Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer