Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Neurosurge

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

1 day ago

Illinois$124.8K - $165.7KFull TimeSurgery

Practice Authority in Illinois

Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Neurosurgery – No Nights in United States. Company Description At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry.

Key Responsibilities

Conducts comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status by taking health histories and performing physical examinations in clinical area.

Provides direct clinical care to patients.

Prescribes/orders medications, therapies; orders/interprets laboratory tests, x-rays and procedures according to clinical privileges.

Evaluates patients to determine their need for further health care.

Requirements

Current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.

Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by a national certifying body as approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $124.8K - $165.7K

Signing bonus: $1.

Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

No weekends required.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in United States.

Key Skills

NeurosurgeryPatient careClinical expertisePhysical examinationsHealth history takingMedication managementDiagnostic testingPatient educationQuality improvementMentoringDocumentationBLS certificationAdvanced practice nursingPhysician assistant practiceAcute care

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Neurosurge at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare a 3.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Surgery nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Surgery position at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Compensation Analysis

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $125k to $166k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Illinois.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Neurosurgery, Patient care, Clinical expertise, Physical examinations, Health history taking, Medication management, Diagnostic testing, Patient education. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Advanced Practice Provider manages inpatient neurosurgical patients by conducting physical exams, ordering diagnostic tests, and prescribing therapies. They also provide patient education, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and serve as a mentor to students.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Tuition Reimbursement, Loan Forgiveness, Lifecycle Benefits, CME Allowance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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