Advanced Practice Provider, APRN or PA-C, Critical Care/Intensivist Cardiac, Oak Lawn - PRN

Advocate Health

43d • $55 - $82 • Onsite

About The Position

Advocate Christ Medical Center is seeking full-time Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants to work in their CVTU, which is a 24-bed medical cardiac ICU. This dynamic team operates under a 24/7 staffing model that integrates Intensivists and APPs to provide expert care for high-acuity patients. Our CVTU manages complex cases and patient populations including: Cardiogenic shock, Advanced Heart Failure, LVAD, Heart Transplant, Pulmonary Hypertension, Post-Cardiac Arrest, and Post-Cath Lab Patients. You will have the opportunity to be privileged in procedures such as arterial line, central line, dialysis catheter, and pulmonary artery catheter insertions and manage mechanical circulatory support devices such as IABPs and Impellas. This is an outstanding opportunity to work in a collaborative, high-performance environment dedicated to excellence in cardiovascular care. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of heart health.

Requirements

• Active RN, and APRN/APRN-FPA/APNP or other APRN license(s) in state(s) of practice, OR Active PA license(s) in the state(s) of practice
• Active Advanced Practice Registered Nurse national board certification in area of clinical practice and populations served, OR Active PA national board certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
• Active DEA registration prior to hire
• If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire
• Active BLS and ACLS prior to or within 6 months of hire
• Master’s Degree in Nursing OR Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies
• No experience required
• Nurse practitioners must have an Adult Acute Care Certification from the AACN (ACNPC-AG) or ANCC (AGACNP-BC)
• Family Nurse Practitioners (FNP) are not eligible for this role
• Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record.
• Excellent communication skills. Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others.
• Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition. This includes ordering, performing, and interpreting appropriate diagnostic studies and prescription of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and therapies.
• Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives.
• Provides health promotion, disease prevention and disease management counseling and education of patients and families.
• Manages patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and within scope of practice. Seeks physician or other healthcare team member consultation or referrals as appropriate. Escalates need for more emergent or specialized care when necessary.
• Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record. Substantiates and submits professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices.
• Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team and/or health or community agencies.
• Performs office or hospital procedures in accordance with specialty practice, competency and granted privileges (where applicable).
• Participates in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives/performance activities, organizational and/or departmental meetings and committees, peer review, and workgroups as necessary.
• Participates in education and/or onboarding of new team members, students, and other health care professionals.
• Seeks experiences to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and advance the profession within and outside of the organization.
• Maintains standards of productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics to ensure optimal, safe and timely patient care delivery.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level