APN, Advanced Practice Nurse, Cardiology, Oak Lawn - Full Time

Advocate Aurora Health • Oak Lawn, IL

71d • $53 - $80

About The Position

The position is for a full-time role in the Cardiology department at Advocate Health, specifically at the AMG Oak Lawn S Cicero location. The role involves inpatient rounding at CMC supporting Cardiologists, with weekend coverage required. An acute care certification is strongly preferred. The job entails assessing, diagnosing, and managing treatment plans for patients, including ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies and prescribing interventions. The candidate will work as part of an interdisciplinary team, ensuring coordinated care and communication among healthcare team members.

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.
• Active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire (if Illinois practice).
• 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.
• No experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Acute Care Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition.
• Orders, performs, and interprets appropriate diagnostic studies and prescribes 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.
• Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team.
• Performs office or hospital procedures in accordance with specialty practice, competency and granted privileges.
• Participates in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives/performance activities.
• Participates in education and/or onboarding of new team members, students, and other health care professionals.
• Maintains standards of productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics.

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: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree