Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, APP, Neurosurgery, Chicago - PRN
Posted Sep 16, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026
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Behavioral
Tell me about a time you had to assist in the OR as a first assist. What was your role and how did you prepare?
actual first-assist experience versus just having the RNFA credential on paper
Describe a time you had to explain a difficult diagnosis or prognosis to a patient or family after a neurological event.
communication skill and bedside manner in a high-stakes, emotionally charged specialty
Tell me about a time you disagreed with a physician's treatment plan for a shared patient. How did you handle it?
how the candidate collaborates and asserts clinical judgment within a physician-led team
Tell me about a time you had to give clinical guidance to nursing staff on a complex or unfamiliar case.
leadership and clarity when directing bedside care as the advanced practice provider
Technical
Walk me through how you'd manage a hyperacute stroke consult from the moment the page comes in.
whether the candidate knows time-sensitive stroke protocols and can move fast under pressure
Tell me about your experience with ACNP-level acute care management, specifically in a neuro or critical care inpatient setting.
depth of acute care expertise required for the certification, not just certification status
How do you approach pre-op planning for a neurointerventional procedure, and what do you look for in the diagnostic imaging beforehand?
working knowledge of neurovascular workup and collaboration with interventionalists
What has your experience been with discharge planning and care coordination for neurosurgical patients moving to rehab or home?
understanding of the full care continuum, not just acute management
What neuro-specific skills or procedures are you comfortable performing independently right now, and where would you want more supervision or training?
honest self-assessment of competency gaps given that neuro experience is only preferred, not required
Situational
A post-op craniotomy patient on your rounds suddenly has a change in mental status. What do you do first, and who do you call?
clinical judgment and escalation instincts in a neurosurgical emergency
How do you prioritize when you're covering both general neurosurgery and neurovascular consults at the same time and both services page you at once?
ability to triage competing urgent demands solo, since PRN coverage often means working without backup nearby
You're on your one clinic day a week and get called to the ER for a hospital consult. How do you handle the conflict?
practical judgment about balancing clinic responsibilities against acute hospital needs
Since this is a PRN role with a minimum of two shifts a month, how do you keep your clinical skills and situational awareness sharp between shifts?
realistic self-assessment of readiness for intermittent high-acuity coverage
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