Neurosurgery APP opportunity at Silver Cross Hospital - southwest suburbs of CHICAGO!

Silver Cross Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (collectively referred to as an Advanced Practice Provider or APP) to join our growing Neurosciences Institute. The Neurosciences Institute at Silver Cross Hospital currently has an employed endovascular neurosurgeon and two APPS who partner with physicians at The University of Chicago to provide our patients with care in Telestroke, Stroke Neurology, Endovascular Neuro, and Neurosurgery. The APP, under the responsibility and supervision of the supervising physician, will provide care in multiple settings including but not limited to the outpatient clinic, inpatient consults and rounding, and assisting with procedures (based on interest and experience). Our program continues to advance and grow, positioning us to add to our dedicated team of APPs.

Responsibilities: APP will demonstrate clinical expertise and ability to function as part of a collaborative care team to deliver patient care including performing diagnostic and therapeutic tasks to allow the physician to extend his/her services. APP will assist in gathering patient data necessary to diagnose and develop a plan of care with the supervising physician. APP will provide direct clinical care including: collect health history; perform physical examination; prescribe/order medications or therapies; order and interpret lab testing, imaging studies and other modalities in line with clinical privileges; provide comprehensive teaching to patients and families and may help develop education materials. APP will actively participate in quality improvement programs and staff education initiatives. APP will document all care and education provided and/or procedures performed. APP will refer to and partner with other clinical disciplines as appropriate, and serve as a consultant for neurosurgical care as directed by the supervising physician. APP will maintain a professional image and demeanor.

Work Shift Details: Days – First Shift
The APP will participate in care for both neurosurgery and neuroendovascular patients. The services are covered on site by APPs 5 days per week during daytime hours, with remote weekend support as needed. Typical hours will depend on the compliment and availability of the team but currently range from 4-5 shifts per week.

Position Requirements
-Master’s degree from an accredited school/college of nursing OR accredited physician assistant program
-For APN neurosurgery candidates – must have acute care certification and experience/training in surgical assist (or desire to complete training)
-Licensed APN or PA in the State of Illinois
-Controlled Substance and DEA license (or ability to get one within six months of hire)
-PALS / ACLS certification
-Experience in Neurosciences preferred
-Electronic Medical Record proficiency (experience with Cerner is a plus)
-Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills to facilitate optimal patient care in a complex healthcare environment
-Ability to get to the hospital within 60 minutes
-Ability to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situations

Silver Cross has been recognized as a 100 Top Hospitals National Award winner 11 times, honored with an "A" for Hospital Safety Grade by The Leapfrog Group 18 times, and is ranked 5 Stars by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. In 2024, Healthgrades ranked Silver Cross #1 in Illinois for surgical care.

Silver Cross Hospital is an independent, not-for-profit regional medical center serving Chicago’s southwest suburban communities since 1895. With over 4,500 employees, physicians and volunteers, Silver Cross operates a 348-bed acute care hospital in New Lenox, IL and 12 satellite facilities providing outpatient services and physician offices. Silver Cross is located roughly 35 miles southwest of Chicago, in Will County, one of the fastest growing counties in the nation and serves a diverse population of more than 800,000 residents. Silver Cross is a growing and forward-thinking place to practice medicine and developed some of the best partnerships in the country. The campus hosts offices and clinics from the University of Chicago Cancer Center, Lurie Children’s Hospital, Shirley Ryan Ability Lab, University of Chicago for Neuroscience and Rush Medicine for Thoracic Surgery. Through these outstanding partnerships, patients do not have to travel long distances to receive extraordinary care from our medical partners.

• 13 Operating Rooms
• 5 Interventional Labs
• Level II Trauma Center
• 24/7 Stroke Care
• Freestanding Emergency Center
• Urgent Care
• Ambulatory Surgery Center
• Endoscopy Center
• 110-bed mental health hospital

Award-Winning Care

At Silver Cross, we pride ourselves on delivering unrivaled care to every patient, every time. As a result, our focus on safety, quality and patient experience has earned us numerous national awards over the years. Silver Cross has been recognized as a Merative 100 Top Hospitals National Award winner 10 times and honored with an “A” Hospital Safety Grade by The Leapfrog Group 16 consecutive times.

Hospital Accreditations & Awards:

• Fortune/Merative Top 100 Hospitals – 10th time 
• "Straight A's" Hospital Safety Score from the Leapfrog Group (2015-2022)
• Excellence in Patient Experience from NRC Health
• Newsweek World’s Best Hospitals
• Top Workplaces in Will County
• Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval
• Multiple Blue Distinctions
• Center of Excellence
• Home Care Elite
• Primary Stroke Center

Just 40 minutes from Downtown Chicago! Very easy commute if you're living downtown. Enjoy all the city has to offer including lake front activities, museums and theater steps away from your home. Not to mention great shopping on the magnificent mile! You will have a reverse commute to work.

Have the best of both worlds as you are close enough to downtown to take advantage of the lake front activities, museums, restaurants and night life. You are also close enough to live in a quiet suburban neighborhood that offers large backyards and boasts some of the best (Blue Ribbon) school districts in Illinois. Enjoy all of the amenities that the opulent suburb has to offer; along with great direct access to the city.