PRN Vascular Certified NP/PA (Decatur) - SMS-3680

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine • Decatur, IL

19d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant is a member of a multidisciplinary team responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients with vascular disease. Utilizing advanced knowledge and clinical expertise, the Certified Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant acts as a clinician. This position will provide weekend PRN coverage for Vascular Surgery inpatient rounding at hospitals in Decatur.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program; AND Received passing score on national certifying exam; AND Ability to be licensed in the State of Illinois as a Nurse Practitioner; AND Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations OR Physician Assistant-Certified
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program; AND Received a passing score on the national certifying exam; AND Licensure as a Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois (or eligibility for licensure); AND Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations

Responsibilities

• Assesses, utilizing physical assessment skills, and documents the needs of patients and family members
• Participates in, plans, develops, organizes and evaluates the programs in Vascular Surgery for continuity of care.
• Participates in the interpretation of assessment data in order to determine actual or potential problems.
• Assists in the formulation of plans of care with physicians and other health care professionals. Plans, implements and evaluates nursing interventions based on assessed needs.
• Facilitates continuity of care through the referral of patients and contacts the referring physicians with phone contact.
• Acts as a patient and family advocate using the nursing process and problem solving techniques.
• Rounds on hospitalized patients in order to assure the transition of patients between hospital, home and outpatient care.
• Responds appropriately in emergency situations.
• Reports actual or potential risk management situations utilizing the hospital notification system.
• Provides patient and family education based on assessed need regarding the diagnosis, treatment, protocols and diagnostic testing in the area of vascular surgery.
• Teaches patients and family members about necessary post-op care.
• Provides and participates in professional educational activities related to vascular surgery patients.
• Initiates and participates in the development of standards and policies regarding patient care through participation on appropriate committees.
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional status.
• Promotes positive interpersonal relationships and demonstrates effective communication methods.
• Recognizes and utilizes opportunities to function as a change agent by recommending and introducing practice innovations.
• Provides telephone consultation to potential clients and health care professionals regarding current vascular surgical health protocols.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level