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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, APP, Neurosurgery, Chicago - Full Time

Advocate Health · Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 16, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had to manage an acutely deteriorating patient before a physician was available.

comfort with autonomous decision-making in high-acuity inpatient settings

Describe a situation where you disagreed with a physician's treatment plan for a neuro patient. What did you do?

ability to advocate for patients while maintaining a collaborative physician relationship

Tell me about a time you had to coordinate discharge planning for a complex neuro patient across multiple services.

care coordination skill across disciplines, which the job explicitly calls out

Tell me about a time you gave a nurse clinical guidance that changed how they were managing a patient.

leadership and teaching ability toward nursing staff, part of the stated responsibilities

Technical

Walk me through how you'd assess a patient who just arrived with a suspected hyperacute stroke.

whether the candidate knows time-sensitive stroke protocols and can prioritize under pressure

What's your experience with pre- and post-op management for neurosurgical or neurointerventional procedures?

hands-on familiarity with the specific workflow this role requires

Since RNFA certification is required for NP candidates, tell me about your experience first-assisting in surgery.

whether the candidate meets a hard credentialing requirement and has real OR exposure

What's your comfort level interpreting head CTs or MRIs to guide next steps before a radiologist reads them?

depth of independent diagnostic imaging skill expected in acute neuro care

What neuro or critical care experience do you have, and if you're a new grad, how are you planning to close any gaps quickly?

honest self-assessment given new grads are welcome but neuro experience is preferred

Situational

If you're covering overnight call and get consults from both the ER and the floor at the same time, how do you decide what to handle first?

triage judgment when solo coverage is stretched thin

How do you approach explaining a serious neurological diagnosis, like a new stroke or tumor, to a patient's family?

communication skill with frightened families in high-stakes moments

This role has you rotating between general neurosurgery and neurovascular services with call every third weekend and overnight coverage. How have you handled a demanding rotating schedule before?

realistic fit with the grueling call and rounding schedule described

How would you handle a nurse paging you about a patient's neuro status change in the middle of the night?

clinical judgment and bedside responsiveness under call conditions

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 02405 AMG Chicago N Halsted - Surgery: Neurosurgery Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Schedule & Growth • Will start out on a Monday–Friday, daytime hours schedule • Schedule will then transition into an evening, night and weekend rounding schedule every 3rd weekend. • Monday-Friday, overnight primary call (scheduled rotation) • Initial onboarding at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital for high-volume advanced neurovascular training. Pay Range: $54.90 - $82.35 Join Advocate Health’s growing Neurosurgery team at Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago. This unique role offers the chance to support both the general neurosurgery and neurovascular care teams. Collaborate with top neurosurgeons and neurointerventional specialists to advance growing programs. What You’ll Do • Respond to inpatient consults for the general and neurovascular services and respond to hyperacute strokes. • Perform daily rounds, progress notes, and patient assessments. • Prepare patients for neurosurgical and neurointerventional procedures (pre- and post-op). • Manage ER and hospital consults; one clinic day per week. • Collaborate with multidisciplinary general and neurovascular teams. Why Advocate Health • Clinician-led medical group with APCs in leadership roles. • Structured onboarding and CME flexibility. • Fully integrated continuum of care. • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. • Opportunities across urban, suburban, and rural settings. Major Responsibilities • Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute, critical, and chronic neurological conditions in an inpatient setting. • Obtain histories, perform physical exams, and develop differential diagnoses. • Prescribe medications, therapies, and treatments as appropriate. • Interpret diagnostic studies and collaborate with physicians on treatment plans. • Provide patient education on disease management, preventive health, and recovery. • Coordinate care across multiple services, including pre-op planning and discharge. • Document care plans and maintain records per established standards. • Offer clinical guidance to nursing staff and ensure continuity of care. Qualifications: PA-C or NP (ANCC/AANP), DEA, BLS (may obtain within 6 months). For Nurse Practitioner candidates, both Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) certification and Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) certification are required. Experience: New grads welcome; neuro experience preferred. Physical & Working Conditions • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the day. • Exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards; PPE required. • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and assist with patient transfers. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health  Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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