at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
APRN Internal Medicine-Infectious Diseases
APRN Internal Medicine-Infectious Diseases
Hiring Department: UICOMP-Medicine
Location: Peoria, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1026153
Posting Close Date: 7/30/2024
The Department of Medicine at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) seeks an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to provide 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. The APRN participates in the educational experiences of medical students, residents and other health care disciplines.
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 UICOMP and its healthcare partners and area of expertise. The APRN participates in the educational experiences of nursing students, medical students, residents and other health care disciplines.
The APRN is required to have and maintain a faculty appointment in order to receive clinical privileges to practice.
Other duties include assisting the department: provide clinical patient care in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases in the hospital and clinics; participate in clinical medical science research; and perform administrative duties and University service as assigned.
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 of Nursing Practice required.
Graduation from accredited APRN program.
Current license as a Professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice.
Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois required.
Preferred Qualifications
Staff Nursing experience in Internal Medicine preferred.
Travel may be required between healthcare facilities or for professional development. A complete job description is available via email at allysonf@uic.edu.
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