Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistnat - Labor and Delivery - Full Time

American Addiction Centers•Kenosha, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Labor and Delivery is a full-time role within the AMG Highway 50 - Obstetrics/Gynecology department. This position is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and managing patient care, which includes ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, prescribing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, and developing treatment plans appropriate for the patient's age, acuity, and clinical condition. The role emphasizes evidence-based care, cost-effectiveness, and risk/benefit assessment. Key duties involve providing health promotion, disease prevention, and disease management counseling and education to patients and families. The practitioner works as part of an interdisciplinary team, seeking physician consultation or referrals when necessary and escalating care for emergent situations. Accurate and timely electronic medical record documentation, compliant coding and billing, and fostering clear communication among healthcare team members are essential. The role also involves performing office or hospital procedures as per specialty practice and granted privileges. Beyond direct patient care, the position requires participation in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives, organizational meetings, and the education and onboarding of new team members and students. Maintaining clinical and professional skills and adhering to productivity and quality metrics are also expected. The incumbent must demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care, understanding growth and development principles across the lifespan to meet specific patient needs. Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, employing 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and is a national leader in clinical innovation and outcomes.

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
No experience required
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

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.
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.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses 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.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development
Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
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