at OSF HealthCare (Main Office) in Bloomington, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Overview
Excellent opportunity to join a team-oriented group of APPs and Neurosurgeons caring for neurosurgical patients at a Level 2 Trauma Center located in beautiful Bloomington, IL. Practice consists of 3 primary and 2 current APP with plans to expand to 4 neurosurgeons and 4 APP team to support a full neurosurgical inpatient coverage model as well as flexible coverage for outpatient (if needed). Our neurosurgical program is committed to educating, training, and mentoring APPs. Includes a $10,000 sign on bonus.
Position Details:
5 day work week, 8 hour (variable schedule) with one weekend obligation (2-3 shifts per month)
Predominantly inpatient service management with outpatient coverage as needed
The Acute Care PA or APRN performs the following tasks:
Obtain a patient history
Perform a physical examination
Conduct a comprehensive assessment
Order, conduct and interpret diagnostic tests
Formulate a diagnostic impression
Develop and implement a treatment plan
Monitor the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions
Prescribe pharmacological agents and treatments and non-pharmacological therapies
Facilitate appropriate consultations and referrals
Provide counseling and education to meet patient needs
Serve as a first assist in surgery, (will provide training and education)
Participate in research initiatives
Participate in quality improvement initiatives
Comply with all required hospital compliance policies involving
Quality care
Cost savings
Timely and up-to-date documentation of medical records
Practice Model:
3 primary neurosurgeons + 5 rotating neurosurgeon coverage
MD and APP service with plans for Neurosurgery Residency expansion
Elective volume; 80:20 spine
Qualifications
Requirements Qualifications:
Current Illinois license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Certification by a national certifying body as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Master's degree or higher in nursing or physician assistant studies
BLS, ACLS, ENLS certification (can help acquire)
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
At least one year of acute care and/or surgical first assist experience in neurosurgery or related field
OSF Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer
EOE
