Palliative Care NP/PA: Compassionate, Independent Clinician

Advocate Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement plans

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a qualified Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) to join the Palliative Care department at Illinois Masonic. The role requires active RN and APRN licenses, board certification, and DEA registration, with the ability to provide comprehensive patient care in an interdisciplinary team.

This full-time position involves 8-hour onsite shifts, 40 hours per week, with weekend coverage on a rotating basis. Excellent benefits and career development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Active RN and APRN license in state(s) of practice.
• Active national board certification in area of clinical practice and populations served.
• Active DEA registration prior to hire.
• Illinois CS license prior to hire (if Illinois practice).
• BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, diagnoses, and determines treatment plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition.
• Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies and prescriptions.
• Manages conditions with evidence-based care, cost effectiveness, and risk/benefit assessment.
• Provides health promotion and disease prevention counseling.
• Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team and escalates care when necessary.
• Maintains accurate documentation in the EMR and compliant coding/billing.
• Participates in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives and committees.
• Participates in education and onboarding of new team members.

Skills

RN license

APRN license

DEA registration

BLS/ACLS

Clinical skills

Education

Masters in Nursing

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a qualified Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) to join the Palliative Care department at Illinois Masonic. The role requires active RN and APRN licenses, board certification, and DEA registration, with the ability to provide comprehensive patient care in an interdisciplinary team.

This full-time position involves 8-hour onsite shifts, 40 hours per week, with weekend coverage on a rotating basis. Excellent benefits and career development opportunities are provided.