at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Pediatric Cardiology EP APN
Pediatric Cardiology EP APN
Hiring Department: UICOMP-Pediatrics
Location: Peoria, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1025494
Posting Close Date: 8/14/2024
The Division of Pediatric Cardiology is a growing and busy division that has 11 cardiologists and 3 APRNs. The EP volume and complexity has grown over time and the Division is looking to that add an APRN to focus on the care of pediatric and adult congenital electrophysiology patients. The successful candidate will collaborate with the pediatric and congenital EP cardiologist to provide high quality, specialty care. Some of the duties will include pre-procedure evaluations, arrhythmia management, follow up clinic appointments, and EP device evaluations. There will be a mix of ambulatory and inpatient work.
Position Summary
The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) provides comprehensive health care for assigned patients/community as determined by scope of practice guidelines and specialty. This includes completion of a health assessment, determining diagnosis, planning and prescribing treatment within the parameters of medical staff privileges at UI Health and area of expertise. The APRN participates in the educational experiences of nursing students, medical students, residents and other health care disciplines.
Manage the care of patients within the Division of Pediatric Cardiology and within parameters of medical staff privileges. The successful candidate will focus on the care of pediatric and adult congenital electrophysiology patients.
Duties & Responsibilities
Manage the care of patients within assigned area and/or area of expertise and within parameters of medical staff privileges.
Obtain relevant patient health history. Study and interpret patient tests and records.
Perform physical exam and record findings.
Perform various diagnostic, preventive and/or therapeutic procedures and/or order special screenings and developmental or laboratory tests to diagnose conditions; interpret results.
Prescribe/order appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and develop a treatment plan.
Develop an educational plan for patient/family.
Assist with scheduling of patients for upcoming procedures including coordinating with other services (division, departments) and completion of necessary documentation, scheduling forms, and clearance.
Order appropriate consultation/referral.
Determine effectiveness of treatment plan with documentation of treatment provided and patient outcomes.
Reassess and modify plan with patient/family and treatment team within the parameters of medical staff privileges.
Participates in the educational experiences of nursing students, medical students, residents, and other healthcare disciplines. By being involved in case conferences, serving as a preceptor and mentor, assisting with curriculum development and instruction.
The Advanced Practice Nurse is required to have and maintain a faculty appointment in order to receive clinical privileges to practice at the University of Illinois Health System.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's Degree in Nursing or Doctorate Degree in Nursing-required.
Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Illinois-required.
Preferred Qualifications
Staff Nursing experience in Pediatrics preferred.
Experience with cardiology or electrophysiology preferred but not required.
About University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria (UICOMP) Department of Pediatrics and OSF Healthcare Children's Hospital of Illinois:
UICOMP is one of the three regional campuses of the University of Illinois College of Medicine, one of the largest public medical schools in the country. UICOMP's educational programs include 244 medical students and 300 residents/fellows in 21 different post graduate programs. The Department of Pediatrics is one of the largest departments at UICOMP. In collaboration with the OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois, the Department has 19 divisions and over 145 faculty members providing general pediatrics and subspecialty services to the pediatric population in Central Illinois.
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