Advanced Practice Provider - Nocturnist

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Chicago is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating patients. This role involves a range of responsibilities, including performing assessments, managing patient care, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Ideal candidates will hold a Master’s Degree and relevant certifications with strong interpersonal and medical knowledge.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

Competitive compensation based on experience

Qualifications

• Maintain all appropriate licensure and certification.
• Professional experience that meets the minimum requirements.
• Successfully obtain and maintain APP level as per APP-PAP program.

Responsibilities

• Elicit a history and physical examination, assisting the attending physician.
• Assess patients using derived data and document in the patient record.
• Collaborate with nurses and therapists to implement holistic care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Sound medical knowledge

Leadership

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)

Education

Master’s Degree from an approved APRN or Physician Assistant program

Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center

Licensure as a registered nurse (RN) in Illinois

Licensure as a Physician Assistant (PA) in Illinois

Job description

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• Elicit a history and physical examination, assisting the attending physician in establishing a diagnosis, implementing interventions, prescribing medications, therapies and diagnostic tests, and evaluating patient responses to therapies under the direction of a physician.
• Assess patients using physically and technologically derived data, including the evaluation of diagnostic test results, and document results in the patient record.
• Assemble a medical database that includes health history, history of chief complaint, and physical examination of selected patients, documenting the findings in the patient record.
• Assist physician with ordering medical consultations, therapies, and interventions including, medications, diagnostic tests, respiratory care, nutrition, and fluid and electrolyte support.
• Perform and document diagnostic and therapeutic procedures based on the needs of the specific patient population as determined collaboratively with the physician and as approved by the Credentialing Committee.
• Evaluate patient responses to disease processes and therapeutic interventions, and determine the effectiveness of care and the need to alter the plan of care.
• Present selected patients’ assessment, diagnosis, and plan of care during medical rounds.
• Lead or participate in patient team conferences and family/team meetings, documenting the discussion in the patient record, and communicating the outcome to the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide information and support to patient and families, facilitating communication between patient and members of the health care team.
• Collaborate with the nurses, nursing supervisors, therapists and manager to implement and evaluate holistic patient care delivery.
• Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
• Works on-call shifts for the practice, as assigned and/or approved by the Medical Director.
  
  

The Advanced Practice Provider Will

• Elicit a history and physical examination, assisting the attending physician in establishing a diagnosis, implementing interventions, prescribing medications, therapies and diagnostic tests, and evaluating patient responses to therapies under the direction of a physician.
• Assess patients using physically and technologically derived data, including the evaluation of diagnostic test results, and document results in the patient record.
• Assemble a medical database that includes health history, history of chief complaint, and physical examination of selected patients, documenting the findings in the patient record.
• Assist physician with ordering medical consultations, therapies, and interventions including, medications, diagnostic tests, respiratory care, nutrition, and fluid and electrolyte support.
• Perform and document diagnostic and therapeutic procedures based on the needs of the specific patient population as determined collaboratively with the physician and as approved by the Credentialing Committee.
• Evaluate patient responses to disease processes and therapeutic interventions, and determine the effectiveness of care and the need to alter the plan of care.
• Present selected patients’ assessment, diagnosis, and plan of care during medical rounds.
• Lead or participate in patient team conferences and family/team meetings, documenting the discussion in the patient record, and communicating the outcome to the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide information and support to patient and families, facilitating communication between patient and members of the health care team.
• Collaborate with the nurses, nursing supervisors, therapists and manager to implement and evaluate holistic patient care delivery.
• Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
• Works on-call shifts for the practice, as assigned and/or approved by the Medical Director.
  
  

In addition to the essential functions outlined above, the APP must:

• Maintain all appropriate licensure and certification.
• Successfully obtain and maintain level promoted APP level as appropriate of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab APP Professional Advancement Program (APP-PAP). Please refer to APP-PAP handbook for further details.
  
  

Reporting Relationships

• Reports directly to the Chief Medical Officer or Medical Director.
• Reports to designated Physician for clinical supervision.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Master’s Degree from an approved APRN or Physician Assistant program.
• Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist or Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• Licensure as a registered nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the State of Illinois or Licensure as a Physician Assistant (PA) in the State of Illinois.
• Professional experience that meets the minimum requirement for APP-PAP. Further experience as outlined in APP-PAP handbook.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with patients, patient families, referring parties, Institute executives and treatment team members.
• Ability to demonstrate sound medical knowledge and leadership.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certificate preferred.
• Successfully obtain and maintain level promoted APP level as appropriate of the Shirley Ryan Abilitylab APP Professional Advancement Program (APP-PAP). Please refer to APP-PAP handbook for further details.
• Maintain all appropriate licensure and certification.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Normal patient care environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.
• Exposure to moderately adverse working conditions in performing certain patient care activities.
• Occasional exposure to infectious diseases when working with patients.
  
  

Pay and Benefits*:

Pay Range: $95,508.00 annually - $158,537.00 annually

Benefits: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations: https://www.sralab.org/benefits

• Benefits and benefits’ eligibility can vary by position. Actual compensation will vary based on applicant’s experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity.
  
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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