Advanced Practice Nurse, NP, Cardiology, Oak Lawn - Full Time

Advocate Health•Oak Lawn, IL

4d•$55 - $82

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Nurse provides cardiology care in inpatient and ambulatory settings, including inpatient rounding at CMC in support of cardiologists on the rounding service and ambulatory outpatient clinics. The role assesses, diagnoses, and manages patients by developing or adjusting treatment plans suited to age, acuity, and clinical condition. This includes ordering, performing, and interpreting diagnostic studies and prescribing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and therapies. The nurse practitioner provides evidence-based care, counseling, and education for health promotion, disease prevention, and disease management. The position works within an interdisciplinary team and scope of practice, coordinating care and communication with healthcare professionals and community agencies, and obtaining consultations, referrals, or escalated care when appropriate. It also involves maintaining timely and accurate electronic medical records and compliant coding and billing documentation, and performing specialty-related office or hospital procedures within competency and granted privileges. The role participates in quality, safety, peer review, education, onboarding, and professional development activities. The position is expected to meet productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics and to provide care appropriate to the age-specific needs of patients. A Master’s Degree in Nursing and active state APRN licensure and relevant national board certification are required. No experience is required. Acute Care Certification is strongly preferred.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Nursing.
Active RN and APRN/APRN-FPA/APNP or other applicable APRN license(s) in the state(s) of practice.
Active national board certification in the area of clinical practice and populations served.
Active DEA registration prior to hire.
For Illinois practice, active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire.
Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, or NRP as required by clinical practice, prior to hire or within six months of hire.
Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency and excellent decision-making skills.
Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of a healthcare team.
Ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with electronic medical records.
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate and build relationships.
Organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday; functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist, lift up to 20 lbs overhead, carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance, and operate necessary equipment.

Nice To Haves

Acute Care Certification is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, and determine or adjust treatment and management plans based on patient age, acuity, and clinical condition.
Order, perform, and interpret appropriate diagnostic studies and prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and therapies.
Manage conditions using clinical indications, evidence-based care, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks, benefits, and alternatives.
Provide health promotion, disease prevention, and disease management counseling and education to patients and families.
Manage patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and within scope of practice; seek consultation or referrals and escalate care when appropriate.
Maintain accurate, complete, concise, and timely electronic medical record documentation and submit professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices.
Facilitate coordinated care and clear communication among healthcare team members and health or community agencies.
Perform office or hospital procedures consistent with specialty practice, competency, and applicable privileges.
Participate in quality, safety, peer review, performance activities, meetings, committees, and workgroups as needed.
Participate in education and onboarding of new team members, students, and other healthcare professionals.
Maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and contribute to advancing the profession.
Meet productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics to support safe and timely patient care.
Provide care appropriate to the age-specific needs of patients.
Round on inpatients at CMC in support of cardiologists on the rounding service and provide care in ambulatory outpatient clinics.

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on role.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Career development programs.