Advanced Practice Provider - Neurology - Sleep Medicine

Endeavor Health•Evanston, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Endeavor Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APN/PA) for its Neurology Department, specializing in Sleep Medicine. The role is outpatient and based at Evanston Hospital and/or Swedish Hospital. Under the direction of collaborating physicians, the provider cares for patients across clinic and hospital settings, following them through their course of treatment and collaborating with physicians and the health care team to support optimal outcomes. The provider conducts comprehensive health assessments, obtains detailed histories, performs physical examinations, develops differential diagnoses, and manages acute and chronic illness and disease under protocol. Duties include ordering and interpreting imaging, laboratory tests, and diagnostic procedures; prescribing appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies; instructing patients on therapeutic regimens and perioperative care; and maintaining records and progress notes. The provider also demonstrates evidence-based practice, supports patient and family learning, promotes wellness and illness and injury prevention, and participates in specialty practice and service-line development and evaluation. The role contributes to safety, quality patient experience, organizational goals, and Endeavor Health policies and strategic plans. The position is full time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no weekends and no call. The hourly pay range is $56.25–$72.12; the rate offered depends on factors including expertise and years of experience.

Requirements

Advanced Practice Licensure (APN) or Physician Assistant (PA) Licensure in Illinois.
Federal DEA registration and Illinois Controlled Substance License.
Completion of a master's-level program in a specialty area.
BLS/CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Prior APN/PA experience is preferred but not required.
Sleep medicine knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care under the direction of collaborating physician(s).
Obtain detailed patient histories and perform physical examinations.
Order imaging, laboratory tests, and diagnostic procedures, and interpret results.
Instruct patients on prescribed therapeutic regimens and pre- and postoperative instructions.
Maintain patient records and write progress notes on status, treatments, and procedures.
Follow patients through their course of treatment in clinic and hospital settings.
Collaborate with physicians and the health care team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies as appropriate.
Demonstrate evidence-based practice.
Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of specialty standards of practice.
Assess learning needs of patients and families across the continuum and provide teaching to promote, maintain, and improve health.
Provide comprehensive health assessments, differential diagnoses, and protocol-based treatment for acute and chronic illness and disease.
Promote wellness and prevent illness and injury for individuals, families, and communities.
Work autonomously and in interdisciplinary teams as a resource and consultant.
Contribute to safety outcomes and a high-quality patient experience.
Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of service-line goals.
Support the organization's strategic plan and adhere to Endeavor Health policies and procedures.