Advanced Practice Nurse, NP, Electrophysiology, Elgin - Full Time

Hugh Chatham Health; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan with employer match

Educational assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

Advocate Health in Elgin, Illinois seeks an Electrophysiology Nurse Practitioner to join a growing EP Cardiology team. The ideal candidate will have EP experience, manage their own patient panel, and deliver high-quality cardiovascular care in a collaborative setting.

The role is primarily outpatient, with regular weekday hours and rotating weekend coverage. A Master’s in Nursing and active APRN license are required, with certification and DEA in place.

Qualifications

• Active RN and APRN license in state of practice required.
• Active national board certification in area of clinical practice required.
• Active DEA registration prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage age-appropriate EP patients and conditions.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostics; prescribe therapies.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation and coordinate with the care team.
• Provide outpatient EP follow-up and device clinic evaluations.
• Collaborate with EP physicians and Advanced Practice Providers.

Skills

Electrophysiology experience

Patient panel management

Clinical decision making

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

APRN license

National board certification

Job description

Department 02050 AMG Elgin 1435 Randall MOB - Cardiology

Status Full time

Benefits Eligible Yes

Hours Per Week 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Electrophysiology Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Advocate Health – Elgin, Illinois

Location: 1435 Randall Road, Suite 201, Elgin, IL 60123

Advocate Health is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our growing Electrophysiology (EP) Cardiology Team in Elgin, Illinois. This is an outstanding opportunity for an NP with a strong electrophysiology background who is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centered cardiovascular care while practicing with a highly collaborative team.

Position Highlights

• Must have prior Electrophysiology experience with demonstrated EP knowledge, proficiency, and clinical expertise.
• Manage an independent patient panel within a well-established EP practice.
• Provide comprehensive outpatient follow-up care, including: annual EP follow-up visits, device clinic patient evaluations and management.
• Support increased patient access by managing established patients and device follow-ups.
• Collaborate closely with a dedicated team of:
• 2 Electrophysiologists
• 5 Advanced Practice Providers

Schedule

• Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Rotating Saturday coverage, approximately 1 in every 6 weekends
• Primarily outpatient clinic-based role

Why Join Advocate Health?

• Practice within one of the nation's leading integrated health systems.
• Work alongside experienced EP specialists in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
• Develop long-term relationships with patients through management of your own panel.
• Contribute to expanding access to specialized electrophysiology care within a growing cardiovascular program.

Pay Range

$54.90 - $82.35

Major Responsibilities

Clinical responsibilities:
Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition. This includes ordering, performing, and interpreting appropriate diagnostic studies and prescription of 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).

Other Responsibilities

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.
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. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

License/Registration/Certification Required

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Active RN, and APRN/APRN-FPA/APNP or other APRN license(s) in state(s) of practice, AND
• Active national board certification in area of clinical practice and populations served, AND
• Active DEA registration prior to hire, AND
• If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire, AND
• Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire
• Education Required: Master’s Degree in Nursing
• Experience Required: 1-2 years experience as an APP in Electrophysiology required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities 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.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday.
Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing.

Must Be Able To

• Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.
• Lift up to 20 lbs over the head.
• Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
• Operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

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

Benefits And More

• 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

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.