Nurse Practitioner (Pediatric Cardiology & Primary

at SIU Medicine in Springfield, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Description
The incumbent in this position serves as a physician extender for the Primary Care Teaching and Pediatric Cardiology services. All clinical services will be provided within the scope of the Collaborative Agreement between the incumbent and the pediatric cardiology and teaching service faculty providers. The incumbent will also be responsible for Continuous Quality Improvement via consultation, data management and quality advisor functions under the general supervision of the Director of Quality & Performance Improvement and Director of the Pediatric Residency Program. 
 Examples of Duties
I. Administration & Service - Primary Care and Pediatric Cardiology 45%
1. Sets an example to future practitioners of highly skilled and conscientious
practice of Primary Care and Pediatric Cardiology that is balanced with self-education and other academic activities.
2. Assists in the delivery of medical services to patients seen in the outpatient
setting for consultation or scheduled for procedures under medical direction and
supervision of collaborative physician(s).
3. Manages individual patient care including:
a. Performs health status assessment by obtaining medical and
psychosocial histories and performing physical examination;
b. Orders and interprets diagnostic studies;
c. Develops and implements treatment plan and
d. Performs other diagnostic, therapeutic or corrective measures as
necessary.
4. Provides patient education and counseling to patients and their families.
5. Communicates with the physicians, providing a summary of the clinical data and
discusses further evaluation and therapy with patients as needed.
6. Communicates with referring providers regarding patient care issues after
consultations and procedures.
7. Maintains timely, complete and accurate records of all care provided.
8. Submits billing information in accordance with SIU HealthCare policies.
9. Keeps up-to-date with all medications and doses related to the Pediatric
Cardiology practice and Pediatric Primary Care.
10. Provides documentation for all outpatient encounters per SIU HealthCare
policies.
11. Obtains medical and psychosocial histories and performs physical evaluations on
Pediatric Primary Care and Pediatric Cardiology patients.
12. Manages, diagnoses, treats, and monitors common Pediatric Primary Care and
Pediatric Cardiology conditions and interprets diagnostic studies (labs, X-rays).
13. Provides counseling and psychological support to patients and families as
indicated by social and family circumstances. Functions as a patient advocate.
Provides information to patients and families regarding community resources
available for support to families undergoing treatment.
14. Demonstrates sound knowledge of diagnostic procedures utilized in the
treatment and diagnosis of Pediatric Primary Care and Pediatric Cardiology
disorders.
15. Performs diagnostic tests as ordered by the primary provider.
16. Utilizes proper procedures for administering medication and treatments with
special consideration for patient safety.
17. Participates in activities to enhance the academic environment.
18. Participates in the development and implementation of specific undergraduate curricula in
Primary Care and Pediatric Cardiology as requested.
19. Participates directly in Pediatric residency training related to Primary Care and Pediatric
Cardiology.
20. Participates in continuing education programs in Primary Care and Pediatric Cardiology
for both the clinical faculty and for practicing physicians in the area.

Administration & Service - Quality & Performance Improvement 45%
1. Works with the Director of Quality & Performance Improvement in implementing
performance improvement activities within the clinical departments and clinical
support units to promote efficient, effective, and equitable patient care.
2. Coordinating and assisting department/divisions in the application process for
recognition and certification programs (PCMH & PCSP) through interpretation
and application of program elements.
3. Works with the Director of Quality & Performance Improvement in facilitating
effective department Patient Safety Evaluation System (PSES) meetings to
assure confidentiality and security of information.
4. Works with the Director of Quality & Performance Improvement and the Clinical
Informatics team in developing the EMR and related information technology in a
manner which enhances the collection of clinical and operational data.
5. Gathers and coordinates clinical and business expertise from clinic management
and physician advisors/users, and works with clinical and operational managers
to develop and implement new workflows supported by the EMR.
6. Seeks and recommends automated solutions to make SIU physician practices
more efficient and effective in... For full info follow application link.

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer.