Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant - GI - Niles

American Addiction Centers • Niles, IL

2d • $55 - $82 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant specializing in Gastroenterology, with a focus on Inflammatory Bowel Disease. The role involves working in a 100% outpatient setting within an 8-physician practice, which will include 3 Advanced Practice Providers when fully staffed. The provider will manage their own patient panel and is expected to meet billing and productivity metrics.

Requirements

• Masters of Nursing Degree as APRN-CNP
• Proficiency with an Electronic Medical Record
• National certification as a CNP from an accredited body
• Current Illinois APRN License
• Current Illinois Registered Nurse license.
• Current Illinois Controlled Substance License within 6 months of hire
• Eligible for DEA registration; Possession of a current DEA Registration within six months of hire and may vary based on practice site
• Current BLS Certification
• Current PALS/ACLS certification may vary based on practice site
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years RN experience preferred
• 1 year APRN-CNP experience in the relevant setting preferred
• Knowledge and Interest in Gastroenterology, with emphasis in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Responsibilities

• Completes and documents accurate comprehensive, episodic history and physical assessments.
• Performs ordering, conducting, supervising, and interpreting diagnostic laboratory and imaging studies.
• Prescribes treatments, and therapies not limited to medications, diet, supplies, prosthetic devices, and equipment.
• Implements primary and secondary prevention strategies and management of acute and chronic health problems.
• Provides clear, concise, accurate, and legible information regarding patient care in the record.
• Formulates a comprehensive plan of care in collaborating with the patient and interdisciplinary team.
• Fulfills billing and productivity metrics requirements where appropriate and maintains relevant documentation.
• Provides telephone care to various patients.
• Provides other clinical duties as appropriate.
• Advises leadership in adoption of organizational change, quality improvement initiatives, best practice research and patient care best practice and integrate evidence-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision making.
• Participates in peer review in accordance with privileges, competency assessment activities and maintains appropriate credentialing and privileging requirements.
• Seeks experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge.
• Establishes an effective relationship with the interdisciplinary team including the collaborating physician where appropriate.
• Advances the profession through presentations and publications.
• Conducts, assists and/or mentors others in research through participant selection, coordination of the protocol(s), data collection, and other associated activities.
• Provides education to patients, families, and significant others using established education materials.
• Encourage involvement in professional organizations.
• Advocates for patients, families, co-workers, the community, and the nursing profession.
• Provides feedback to and consults with leadership in assessment, problem-solving, decision-making, and evaluating system issues and models of care.
• Identifies and participates in quality-improvement initiatives within the practice setting and initiates change to translate clinical research findings into evidence-based interventions in the practice setting.
• Participates or leads multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated delivery of patient care services.
• Initiates and revises protocols or guidelines and facilitates organizational change to reflect evidence-based best practice relative to practice setting.
• Works to influence policy-making bodies to improve patient care.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• 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