Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Virtual Primary Care - Full Time - 2nd Shift

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • New Berlin, WI

1d • Remote

About The Position

This is a full-time position for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant specializing in Virtual Primary Care. The role involves providing care through virtual health modalities, managing patient conditions, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. The position requires a strong understanding of age-specific care and the ability to adapt to evolving technology. The role is part of the Department of Digital Medicine - Family Medicine Virtual and offers a 10-hour shift schedule with varying on-call and weekend duties.

Requirements

• If Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: Active RN, and applicable APRN/NP/APRN-FPA/APNP license(s) in state(s) of practice, AND Active national board certification as Nurse Practitioner in area of clinical practice and populations served: Family, Adult and Adult-Gero
• If Physician Assistant: Active PA license(s) in state(s) of practice, AND Active PA national board certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• All APRN and Physician Assistant applicants must have: Active DEA registration as applicable for state of practice
• If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License
• If Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN): Master’s or Doctorate’s degree from accredited Nursing Program
• If Physician Assistant (PA): Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate’s degree from accredited PA Program
• Typically requires 3 years of experience
• 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.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday.
• Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition via virtual health modalities.
• 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.
• Leverages digital diagnostics and remote physiologic monitoring when indicated.
• 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.
• 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
• 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees