Physician Assistant (PA) / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - General Surgery

Hospital Sisters Health System•Springfield, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

HSHS Medical Group is recruiting a BC/BE Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join their General Surgery team in Springfield, IL, based at HSHS St. John’s Hospital. This Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will work alongside a team of four surgeons, serving as their primary first assist in the operating room. Additionally, the APP will assist with outpatient follow-up appointments and inpatient rounds when not in the OR. The clinic is conveniently located on the hospital campus, providing easy access to the OR and inpatient floors. The role requires after-hours clinic call, which is phone-only with no obligation to come onsite. EPIC EMR is utilized in both inpatient and outpatient settings. HSHS is a multi-institutional health care system serving communities throughout Illinois and Wisconsin, comprising 13 hospitals and numerous community-based health centers and clinics. With over 13,000 colleagues, HSHS fosters a culture built on core values of respect, care, competence, and joy, and has over 145 years of service, continually striving to improve processes and outcomes with advanced technologies while maintaining a patient-focused approach.

Requirements

Unrestricted Illinois license prior to start.
Board Certified as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant.
APRNs considered for the position must have a First Assist Certification.
Master’s degree in Nursing is required OR Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing PLUS 5 years relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Licensed in the state of practice as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse is required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
HSHS requires COVID-19 vaccines or an approved medical or religious exemption for all colleagues.

Nice To Haves

Experience in general surgery or another surgical field is preferred, but experience in other specialties will be considered.
Doctoral degree in Nursing is preferred.
Experience in management of patients across the care continuum preferred.
Board certification from the National Certification Corporation is preferred.
Controlled Substance license in state of practice is preferred.
Federal DEA license is preferred.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Work alongside a team of four surgeons.
Go with surgeons to the OR as their primary first assist.
Assist with outpatient follow-up appointments.
Assist with inpatient rounds when not in the OR.
Perform after hours clinic call, which consists of phone call only with no obligation to come onsite after hours if a call is received.

Benefits

Base guarantee along with call pay.
Paid time off with holidays accrued bi-weekly.
CME reimbursement + days available per fiscal year.
Opportunities to earn patient outcome/patient satisfaction bonuses.
Sign on bonus.
Relocation assistance.
Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
Wellness program with incentives.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Flexible spending accounts.
Employee assistance program.
ID theft coverage.
Colleague rewards and recognition program.
Discount program.