Neurology Nurse Practitioner

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago, IL is seeking a Neurology Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our growing Neurology team.

The APP will work closely with Neurologists and multidisciplinary staff to provide high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals with a wide range of neurological conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Position Details

• Will be employed by Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group
• Full-time, dayshift schedule, Mon-Fri 8 am-5pm Mix of outpatient and inpatient responsibilities.
• Perform comprehensive assessments, neurological examinations, and develop treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.
• Manage acute and chronic neurological conditions under established clinical protocols.
• Provide inpatient consultations and assist with follow-up care and discharges.
• Conduct outpatient visits, manage follow-ups, and coordinate ongoing care.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests (EEGs, imaging, labs) as appropriate.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment plans, and preventive measures.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education activities.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Licensed NP or PA in the state of Illinois
• Current Illinois RN and APRN license or Physician Assistant license.
• National certification (AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA).
• Neurology experience preferred (but willing to train motivated candidates with strong internal medicine or critical care background).
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation + Productivity bonus
• Health Insurance: self-funded EPO (HMO) no cost for the provider
• Retirement: 401k
• CME Allowance
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $120,000.00 to $140,000.00 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

About Prime Healthcare:
Founded in 2001 by Dr. Prem Reddy, Prime Healthcare is one of the largest physician-led health systems in the U.S., with 51 hospitals and over 360 outpatient locations across 14 states. Eighteen hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity. Recognized as one of Americas Greatest Workplaces for 2024 by Newsweek and awarded the John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Award in 2021, Prime Healthcare is committed to saving and transforming hospitals and expanding access to quality care in underserved communities.