Advanced Practice Provider, NP or PA-C, Pain Management, Crystal Lake - Full Time

Advocate Health • Crystal Lake, IL

13d • $55 - $82 • Hybrid

About The Position

Advocate Health is seeking a motivated and collaborative Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing Pain Management team in the Crystal Lake area. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive, team-based environment delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Schedule
Monday – Friday, between 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
One Saturday per month: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Rotating call schedule shared with physicians
Inpatient rounding responsibilities at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
Practice Highlights
Collaborative 3-provider practice: 2 Physicians and 1 Advanced Practice Clinician
Strong team support with:
Dedicated 1:1 Medical Assistant
2 Registered Nurses handling clinical calls and patient inquiries
Approximately 95% outpatient / 5% inpatient rounding
Average patient volume: 18–22 patients per day

Requirements

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Strong clinical skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Self-motivated, proactive, and team-oriented approach
• 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
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in pain management or a related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with acute and chronic pain conditions
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary team members
• Participate in hospital rounding as part of the care continuum
• Provide patient education and promote long-term pain management strategies
• 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