Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Cardiology Inpatient​/Outpatient, Downers Grove - Ful

Overview

Our clinician-led medical group, under the leadership of Rhonda Hoyer, VP and Chief Advanced Practice Officer, focuses on excellence, transformation and reputation through your voice. We are committed to cultivating the ingenuity of our diverse personalities and teams. APCs are actively engaged in leadership, with continuing medical education flexibility and access to a fully integrated continuum of care. Practice at the top of licensure with a structured on-boarding program for new graduates and practicing APCs.

A variety of opportunities and a competitive salary and benefits package are offered.

Our clinician-led medical group, under the leadership of Rhonda Hoyer, VP and Chief Advanced Practice Officer, is focused on excellence, transformation and reputation through your voice. We are committed to cultivating the ingenuity of our diverse personalities and teams. APCs are actively engaged in leadership, with continuing medical education flexibility, access to a fully integrated continuum of care, practice at top of licensure, a structured on-boarding program for new graduates and practicing APCs, a variety of opportunities, ongoing professional development, and a competitive salary and benefits package.

• Evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and manages acute, critical and chronic patients illness and diseases within inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Obtains medical histories, conducts physical examinations, and assesses and determines differential diagnoses. Prescribes medications, therapies and treatments accordingly.
• Interprets and evaluates patient data to determine management and treatment. Performs minor surgeries and routine procedures. Consults with physicians as appropriate. Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies in the field of clinical specialty trained and determined competent by a physician.
• Adjusts patient care plans by reviewing and monitoring treatments and therapy plans. Counsels, instructs and educates patients on physical and mental health, including diet, preventive health measures, health behaviors, self-care skills, disease, treatment options, and normal growth and development.
• Provides care coordination, including managing ancillary services, pre-operative plans, discharge planning, provider referrals and medical devices (e.g., insulin pumps, defibrillators, pacemakers).
• Prescribes, recommends and regulates pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies across multiple care settings, including controlled medications as warranted by diagnosis or changing medical condition.
• Prepares, dictates and signs patient care plans and summaries of patient care. Maintains records according to established standards and guidelines.
• Provides clinical direction to nursing staff regarding continued care of patients and ensures care is delivered as recommended.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care. Understands growth and development over the life span and can assess data reflective of the patients status to identify age-specific needs, per department policies and procedures.

• Physician Assistant license issued by the state in which the caregiver practices.
• Physician Assistant (PA-C) certification issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the caregiver practices.
• Nurse Practitioner (ANCC) or (AANP) certification issued by their respective organizations.
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association. May obtain within 6 months based on department discretion.

• Bachelor s Degree in Physician Assistant.
• Master s Degree in Nursing.

• Experience preferred.

• High level of clinical proficiency and excellent decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a health care team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to collaborate and build relationships with others.
• Proven organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively.

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday.
• Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist, lift up to 20 lbs overhead, and carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present.
• Will be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids; protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

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