Advanced Practice Provider, NP or PA-C, Nephrology, Oswego - Full Time

Advocate Health • Oswego, IL

37d • $55 - $82 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Nephrology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will work collaboratively with a team of four nephrologists, providing care across inpatient, skilled nursing facility, and outpatient settings throughout the local community. This role is designed to support the physicians' practice by ensuring continuity of care for established nephrology patients and assisting with daily rounding responsibilities. This is an excellent opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant seeking a highly collaborative role within an established nephrology practice. The position offers a unique blend of outpatient care, hospital rounding, and skilled nursing facility management while working closely with a team of experienced nephrologists committed to delivering exceptional patient care across the continuum of kidney health services.

Requirements

• Active RN, and APRN/APRN-FPA/APNP or other APRN license(s) in state(s) of practice
• Active national board certification in area of clinical practice and populations served
• Active DEA registration prior to hire
• If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire
• Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire
• Master’s Degree in Nursing
• 1-2 years experience practicing as an APP required
• 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

• Support the practice of four nephrologists serving patients across the region.
• Conduct patient assessments, follow-up visits, and ongoing care management in hospital and skilled nursing facility settings.
• Participate in nephrology rounding at multiple hospitals and nursing homes throughout the week.
• Collaborate closely with nephrologists to develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans.
• Provide outpatient follow-up care for established nephrology patients during approximately two half-day clinic sessions per week at the Oswego office.
• Review laboratory and diagnostic results and communicate findings to the care team.
• Document patient encounters and treatment plans accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record.
• Coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, specialists, patients, and families.
• Provide patient education regarding kidney disease management, medications, lifestyle modifications, and treatment plans.
• 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