Advanced Practice Provider, NP or PA-C, Pediatric Cardiology Inpatient Weekend Program, Oak Lawn - Part Time

American Addiction Centers • Oak Lawn, IL

4d • $55 - $82 • Onsite

About The Position

Join one of the nation's premier pediatric healthcare organizations as a Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in our dedicated Inpatient Weekend Program at Advocate Children's Hospital in Oak Lawn. This unique opportunity offers the chance to work alongside a collaborative team of pediatric cardiologists and multidisciplinary specialists while providing exceptional care to children with a wide range of congenital and acquired heart conditions. As a key member of the inpatient cardiology team, you will deliver comprehensive, family-centered care to pediatric patients across acute care and hospital-based settings. This role is ideal for an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who thrives in a dynamic clinical environment and enjoys working independently while collaborating with nationally recognized pediatric cardiac specialists.

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 of APP practicing experience in Cardiology
• 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.
• 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.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs over the head.
• Must be able to carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations for hospitalized pediatric cardiology patients.
• Evaluate and manage patients with congenital and acquired cardiac conditions.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with attending physicians.
• Monitor clinical progress and respond to changes in patient condition.
• Coordinate care with nursing staff, consultants, therapists, and community providers.
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions.
• Document clinical encounters within the electronic medical record and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level