Salary: $8,333.33 - $9,166.67 Monthly
Location : Springfield, IL
Job Type: Principal Administrative
Job Number:
Department: Surgery Clinic-SMS
Division: Neurosurgery
Opening Date: 07/11/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Shift: Days
ExemptorNon_Exempt: Exempt
SMS/SWS#: 3712

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Description

The employee is a member of a multidisciplinary team responsible for the evaluation and treatment of neurosurgery patients. Utilizing advanced knowledge and clinical expertise, the employee acts as a clinician, coordinator, consultant, educator, leader and researcher.
Examples of Duties

I. Service 75%
A. Provides and coordinates delivery of care for patients seen in the neurosurgery clinic with
physicians and other health care professionals.
B. Assesses, utilizing physical assessment skills, and documents the needs of patients and family
members.
C. Participates in, plans, develops, organizes and evaluates the programs in Neurosurgery for
continuity of care.
D. Develops, implements and reviews medical and nursing protocols relating to neurosurgery
patients from referring institutions.
E. Participates in the interpretation of assessment data in order to determine actual or potential
problems.
F. Assists in the formulation of plan of care with physicians and other health care professionals.
Plans, implements and evaluates nursing interventions based on assessed needs.
G. Facilitates continuity of care through the referral of patients and contacts the referring physicians
with both phone contact and follow-up letters.
H. Acts as a patient and family advocate using the nursing process and problem solving techniques.
I. Rounds on hospitalized patients in order to assure the transition of patients between hospital,
home and outpatient care.
J. Responds appropriately in emergency situations.
K. Reports actual or potential risk management situations utilizing the hospital notification system.
L. Performs minor procedures in the clinic as instructed by the surgeon.

II. Teaching 10%
A. Provides patient and family education based on assessed need regarding the diagnosis,
treatment, protocols and diagnostic testing in the area of neurosurgery
B. Teaches patients and family members on necessary post-op care.
C. Develops, reviews, and evaluates a wide range of patient educational material related to the area
of health relating to Neurosurgery
D. Provides and participates in professional educational activities related to neurosurgery patients.
III. Research 10%
A. Applies a scientific process to advance the service provided to patients.
B. Participates with the physicians and data manager in the enrollment and maintenance of patients
on designated research protocols related to health and prevention.
C. Through appropriate committees, initiates and participates in nursing and interdisciplinary
research.
D. Participates with nursing and other colleagues in the publication of approved research findings.

IV. Consultant/Change Agent
A. Recognizes and utilizes opportunities to function as a change agent by recommending and
introducing practice innovations.
B. Applies the total quality management process to plan and implement change.
C. Utilizes advanced knowledge to act as a consultant to nurses and other members of the health
care team regarding complex patient related problems.
D. Provides telephone consultation to potential clients and health care professionals regarding
current neurosurgical health protocols.

V. Administration 5%
A. Initiates and participates in the development of standards and policies regarding patient care
through participation on appropriate committees.
B. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, establishes a strategic direction for the Division of
C. Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional status.
D. Promotes positive interpersonal relationships and demonstrates effective communication
methods

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
1. Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
2. Received a passing score on the national certifying exam
3. Licensure or eligible for licensure in the State of Illinois
4. Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations

Supplemental Information
If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.

Pre-employment background screenings required.
Paid time off: Includes 12 paid holidays per year. Accrual rates vary based on employment type and years of service

Paid sick time: Use for personal illness, doctor visits, or if your immediate family members fall ill

Health, Dental, and Life insurance

Optional life insurance: Your spouse and dependents can enroll in State term life and university-sponsored term life insurance.

Prescription: Plan participants enrolled in any state health plan have prescription drug benefits included in the coverage.

Long-term Disability Insurance

Flexible spending accounts: Optional, IRS tax-favored program that enables you to stretch medical expenses and dependent care dollars

Voluntary retirement accounts: Optional plans include the State of Illinois Deferred Compensation Plan (457) and Tax Deferred Annuity (403b).

Tuition Waiver/Tuition Reimbursement: Continue your graduate or undergraduate education with the help of tuition waivers or tuition reimbursement

Leaves of absence: Includes FMLA and Extended Sick Leave Benefits for qualified employees

Employee Assistance Program: Access free and confidential support, including counseling services, and information during difficult times

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