Neurocritical Care APP Fellowship

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Job Description
Six Month Fellowship- training program for APN to determine expertise in the recognition, evaluation, and acute and long term management of acute neurologic insults including but not limited to : traumatic brain injury, stroke, refractory status epileptics, auto immune and demyelinating disorders, CNS infections, metabolic, neuromuscular disorders, and neurologic complications of critical illness.  In addition to consult service in the ICU, the training will include rotations in neurosurgery, pediatric critical care, rehabilitation and adult neuroscience/stroke.  
 
 Advanced Practice Nurse works within the multidisciplinary clinical team to obtain further knowledge in the specialty of Neuro Critical Care.  S/he will learn evidenced based practice by conducting or participating in research and academic activities. S/he will learn to support  nursing and leadership  to promote the advancement of the nursing profession at Lurie Children's and in the community-at-large.  The role is unique to the Advanced Practice Nurses specialty area and in accordance with individual credentialing and privileging through the Medical Staff Office.
1. Provides expert clinical care, education, consultation, advocacy research, leadership and mentorship.
2. Manages primary, acute and chronic health problems through comprehensive history and physical examination assessment and diagnosis. This may include palliative and end of life care.
3. Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests and procedures.
4. Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, and performs other therapeutic or corrective measures to treat illness and improve health status.
5. Promotes the advancement of the nursing profession at Lurie Children's and the community-at-large. This may include publication, participation in professional organizations and providing educational support to the nursing staff.
6. Collaborates and coordinates care with medical team to deliver evidenced-based care and establish best practices in clinical care.
7. Participates in research design, implementation and interpretation.
8. Meets the Medical Staffs Allied Health Practitioners core measures of performance related to patient care, medical knowledge, practice based learning and improvement, interpersonal communication skills, professionalism, and system based practice.
9. Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.
Minimum Qualifications:
Open to new grads or experienced APPs with a license to practice in the state of Illinois that successfully complete the Lurie credentialing process.
A $400 charge to the candidate for credentialing will be required.

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) works within the multidisciplinary clinical team to provide individualized patient care through history and physical assessment, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, medication ordering, prescribing and management, formulating diagnoses and patient/family education. They promote evidenced based practice by conducting or participating in research and academic activities. They provide support to colleagues and staff to promote the professional development of the advanced practice profession at Lurie Children’s and in the community-at-large.  The role is unique to each division and in accordance with individual credentialing and privileging through the Medical Staff Office.

Advance Practice Provider Transition into Practice Fellowship

Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago offers an Advance Practice Provider (APP) transition into practice fellowship for all new graduate APPs. All new hire APPs, even those with experience, are invited to participate in the fellowship. The APP transition into practice fellowship is designed to provide a supportive structure and strategies to facilitate the transition from the academic to clinical setting for newly hired APPs and institution to institution transition for those with experience.

The first year of employment will consist of quarterly didactic sessions with integrated facilitator led peer supported transition sessions, structured mentorship, and precepted practice-based learning with standardized competencies. APPs in the fellowship are hired as paid employees of the institution.

The fellowship is designed to aid the development of well prepared, clinically competent, APPs as well as to provide support, build confidence and skills to develop a collaborative practice.

Essential Job Functions:

Area Specific Job Accountabilities:

• Provides expert clinical care, education, consultation, advocacy research, leadership and mentorship. 
• Manages primary, acute and chronic health problems through comprehensive history and physical examination assessment and diagnosis. This may include palliative and end of life care.
• Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests and procedures.
• Orders and prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and performs other therapeutic or corrective measures to treat illness and improve health status.
• Promotes the advancement of the profession at Lurie Children’s and the community-at-large. This may include publication, participation in professional organizations and providing educational support to the nursing staff.
• Collaborates and coordinates care with medical team to deliver evidenced-based care and establish best practices in clinical care. 
• Participates in research design, implementation, and interpretation.
• Meets the Medical Staffs Allied Health Practitioners core measures of performance related to patient care, medical knowledge, practice-based learning and improvement, interpersonal communication skills, professionalism, and system-based practice.
• Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers, and others.
• Role may include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited school appropriate for certification as a Nurse
• Practitioner Physician Assistant. (CNS certification is not acceptable if hired after January 1, 2010)
• Two (2) years of relevant clinical experience is preferred. 
• Licensure in the State of Illinois as an APRN/PA is required.
• Clinical privileges through credentialing by the Medical Staff Office achieved within 90 days of hire. Practices under the direction of advanced practice provider or physician providers until fully credentialed and privileged
• Basic Life Support certification required. Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification and/or other specialty certification is required in some areas within 6 months of employment.
• Any other certification required for specialty area.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, basic computer skills, and strong verbal and written
• communication skills.

Education

Master's Degree: Nurse Practitioner

Pay Range

$118,560.00-$195,624.00 Salary

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan servicing and support

• Adoption benefits

• Backup Childcare and Eldercare

• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities

• Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children’s, we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.  

 

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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