at NorthShore University Health System in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Highlights:
Position:Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Primary Care, Medical Group
Location:1941 Rohlwing Rd, Rolling Meadows, IL
Full Time/Part Time:Full-time, 40 hours per week
Hours:Rotating- Clinic Hours are Monday - Friday: 7am-7pm; Saturday: 8am-12pm
Required Travel:Only when covering other providers FMLA/PTP
What you will need:
License:Advanced Practice Licensure (APN) in the State of IL; Physician Assistant License (PA) in the state of IL required;Federal DEA and Illinois Controlled
Education:Graduation from an accredited APN masters (MSN) or doctorate of nursing (DNP) Program with a Family Nurse Practitioner program of study; or Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program.
Certification:BLS/CPR certification required; FNP certification required for APN's
Experience:Prior APN/PA experience preferred; procedural experience preferred
What you will do:
Performs the following APP functions specific to the areas served:
Provides healthcare services utilizing operational and clinical protocols of Medical Group office facilities.
Under the direction of a physician, provides health care services to patients. Obtains detailed history and performs physical examinations. Performs physical examinations, orders X-rays, EKGs, lab tests and other diagnostic procedures and interprets results.
Administers therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care. Instructs patients on prescribed therapeutic regimens, home care and health maintenance.
Maintains records and writes progress notes on status, treatments and procedures.
Work under the supervision of an MD or DO. Performs histories and physical examinations. Orders tests, interprets results and provides treatment. Follows patients through their course of treatment in a clinic setting.
Serves as expert clinician and client advocate in specialty. Provides direct patient care to include comprehensive clinical assessment, diagnosing, planning and prescribing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment of health problems, health promotion and preventive care within specialized area of practice; administers medication where appropriate. Collaborates with physicians and health care team to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Demonstrates expertise in performing designated privileges per supervisory agreement with physician(s) and as defined by Northwest Community Hospital.
Identifies expected outcomes from assessment data and diagnosis and individualizes expected outcomes with the client and health care team when appropriate. Develops a comprehensive plan of care that includes interventions and treatments. Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies as appropriate.
Provides comprehensive clinical coordination of care resulting in integration of health care that is accessible, high quality and cost effective. Assists in developing and updating critical pathways. Develops strategies to minimize or resolve variances. Collaborates with health care team to redesign processes to optimize quality and financial outcomes. Explores strategies to reduce length of stay and resource consumption. Assists with discharge planning by identifying potential patient discharge needs during hospitalization.
Consults with staff in assessing, defining interventions and problem solving on complex patient care cases. Provides consultation, direction and support to staff, patient and family in addressing ethical and legal concerns. Consults to enhance the abilities of others and effect change in the system.
Demonstrates evidence-based practice. Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of standards of practice in specialty area with multidisciplinary team. Provides staff education as indicated.
Assesses learning needs of patients and families across the continuum. Employs strategies, interventions and teaching to promote, maintain and improve health and prevent illness and injury.
Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of service line goals. Supports strategic plan of the organization.
Adheres to all Northwest Community Healthcare/Endeavor Health policies and procedures.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Light physical effort is required. May require frequent periods of standing and walking. May require frequent lifting of lightweight material, or rarely lifting or moving of heavy weight material.
Flow of work and character of duties requires concentrated mental/visual attention most of the time; or concentrated visual and mental attention with manual dexterity for sustained periods of time.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Normal office, patient care, and classroom environment.
Benefits:
Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
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EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.
