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Rush University Medical Center

Advanced Practice Provider - Stroke - Chicago (Downtown)-25680

Rush University Medical Center Chicago, IL, US
$118,670 - $167,000 / year
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Location: Chicago, Illinois

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Neurology Stroke

Work Type: Full Time

Advanced Practice Provider - Stroke

Rush University Medical Center

 Chicago, IL

Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, located in downtown Chicago, invites applications for the position of Advanced Practice Provider for the Stroke Program.

  • The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for the Stroke Program is a critical member of the multidisciplinary Neuro-Sciences team.
  • This role involves the management of complex stroke patients in a high-volume, Comprehensive Stroke Center.
  • The APP will provide expert clinical care, performing acute stroke assessments (Code Strokes), rounding on inpatient services, and coordinating post-acute care to ensure the highest standards of patient safety and clinical outcomes

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence
  • Acute Response: Lead or assist in "Code Stroke" activations, performing rapid neurological assessments and determining eligibility for thrombolytics or endovascular intervention.
  • Inpatient Management: Perform daily rounds on the Stroke and Neuro-ICU services, managing patients with ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, TIAs, and other cerebrovascular disorders.
  • Diagnostic Interpretation: Order and interpret specialized diagnostic tests including CT/CTA/CTP, MRI/MRA, and cerebral angiography.
  • Procedures: Perform or assist in bedside procedures as credentialed (e.g., lumbar punctures) and manage post-procedural care for patients following thrombectomy or carotid stenting.

Collaboration & Coordination
  • Multidisciplinary Care: Partner with Vascular Neurologists, Neurosurgeons, Interventional Neuroradiologists, and the Rehabilitation team to develop comprehensive discharge plans.
  • Patient Advocacy: Act as the primary point of contact for patients and families, providing education on stroke risk factors, secondary prevention, and recovery expectations.

Quality & Education

  • Data-Driven Care: Participate in Stroke Quality Committee meetings and contribute to the maintenance of Get With The Guidelines (GWTG) benchmarks.
  • Staff Training: Serve as a clinical resource for nursing staff and residents regarding NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) accuracy and stroke protocol adherence

Preferred Qualifications
  • Applicants with previous Advanced Practice Provider experience in Neurological Sciences is preferred. Relevant RN experience may be considered.
  • APRN Candidates will require Acute Care Certification

Position Requirements

Nurse Practitioner:

  • Current licensure from the State of Illinois as a Registered Professional Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse or eligible to obtain a licensure through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) application process
  • Master of Science in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing practice with clinical specialty appropriate to position
  • Current certification by American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioner (AANP)
  • CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications

Physician Assistant
  • Current licensure from the State of Illinois as a Physician Assistant/Associate or eligible to obtain a licensure through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) application process
  • Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant/Associate Program
  • Current certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
  • CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will promote collaboration between multiple disciplines to ensure cost effective and quality patient care. The individual who holds this position will exemplify the Rush mission, vision and values and act in accordance with the policies, procedures, guidelines of Rush, including the Rush Medical Group Customer Service standards. Successful candidates will also meet all other state and federal regulatory practice and accreditation standards.

Rush has over 600 APPs across the enterprise that provide comprehensive patient care each day autonomously and in collaboration with other members of the health care team. Across the system, the APPs are supported by 4 levels of leadership, including 39 Lead APPs, three chief CRNAs, and a Senior Director of Advanced Practice Providers. Rush’s vision is to have every APP practicing at full scope and top of license. APPs at Rush are highly competent, well-respected members of the healthcare team that contribute to the excellent quality care that Rush patients receive each day.

Rush University System for Health is an academic health system integrating patient care, education, research, and community partnerships to improve health in diverse communities.

Rush includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University (2,500+ students across medical, nursing, and health sciences colleges), Rush Copley Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, and regional outpatient facilities.

Rush is recognized for clinical excellence, earning placement on U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Honor Roll 2025-2026 (top 20 of 5,000+ hospitals evaluated). The system received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking within the top ten among 99 academic medical centers for the 13th consecutive year.

All three hospitals earned LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation, and Rush has been named a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for six consecutive years.

Rush is committed to health equity, particularly addressing the 16-year life expectancy gap between Chicago's Loop and West Side. As the largest West Side employer, Rush implements an Anchor Mission strategy through local hiring, investing, sourcing, and volunteering. The system has invested over $6 million on the West Side since 2018 while continuing to provide excellent patient care for all.

Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, specialty; relevant experience and training; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range is for a full-time, 1.0 FTE employee, and includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. Additional compensation may include premium pay rates, sign-on bonuses, and relocation allowances. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Pay Range: $118,670 - $167,000

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits, learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Join Rush and become part of one of the nation’s best healthcare systems.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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