Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Interventional Pain
About The Position
Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit integrated health system in the nation, is seeking Advanced Practice Clinicians for multiple opportunities in Illinois and Wisconsin. This clinician-led medical group, under the leadership of Rhonda Hoyer, VP and Chief Advanced Practice Officer, emphasizes excellence, transformation, and reputation. Advanced Practice Clinicians (APCs) are actively engaged in leadership, benefit from continuing medical education flexibility, and have access to a fully integrated continuum of care. They are encouraged to practice at the top of their licensure and receive a structured on-boarding program, ongoing professional development, and competitive compensation and benefits. Advocate Health, formed by the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health, is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and serves nearly 6 million patients across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations. It is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience, and value-based care, recognized for expertise in various medical fields. The system employs 155,000 teammates and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs. This specific role is for a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in Interventional Pain, working full-time, Monday through Friday, with no weekends, holidays, or evenings, within an outpatient clinic setting.
Requirements
- Physician Assistant license issued by the state in which the caregiver practices.
- Physician Assistant (PA-C) certification issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the caregiver practices.
- Nurse Practitioner (ANCC) certification issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or Nurse Practitioner (AANP) certification issued by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant.
- Master's Degree in Nursing.
- 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.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others.
- Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.
Nice To Haves
- Experience
Responsibilities
- Evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and manages acute, critical and chronic patients illness and diseases within an outpatient clinic setting.
- Obtains medical histories, conducts physical examinations and assesses and determines differential diagnosis.
- Prescribes medication, therapy and treatments accordingly.
- Interprets and evaluates patient data for the purpose of determining management and treatment of patients.
- Performs minor surgeries and routine procedures.
- Consults with physician as appropriate.
- Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies in the field of clinical specialty trained and determined competent by a physician.
- Adjusts patient care plan by reviewing and monitoring treatments and therapy plans.
- Counsels, instructs and educates patients on physical and mental health including: diet, preventive health measures, health behaviors, self-care skills, disease, treatment options, and normal growth and development.
- Provides care coordination, which includes managing a variety of ancillary services, pre-operative plans, discharge planning, provider referrals and medical devices such as insulin pumps, defibrillators, and pacemakers.
- Prescribes, recommends and regulates pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies across multiple care settings, including controlled medications that are warranted by patient's diagnosis or changing medical condition.
- Prepares, dictates and signs patient care plans and summaries of patient care.
- Maintains records according to established standards and guidelines.
- Provides clinical direction to nursing staff regarding the continued care of patients.
- Follows through with nursing staff to ensure patient receives recommended care.
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
- Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess 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
- Continuing medical education flexibility
- Structured on-boarding program for new graduates and practicing APCs
- On-going professional development
- Competitive salary and 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
