Trauma Surgery APRN: Advanced Care Leader

Advocate Health Care; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) to assess and manage care for diverse patients in Illinois. You will diagnose and treat, order tests, and prescribe interventions within an interdisciplinary team while maintaining high-quality documentation in the EMR.

You will promote health, prevent disease, and educate patients and families, with opportunities for ongoing professional growth and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing required.
• Active RN and APRN license in state(s) of practice.
• Active national board certification in AGACNP.
• Active DEA registration prior to hire.
• Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire (if Illinois practice).

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and determine/alter treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition.
• Coordinate care within an interdisciplinary team and refer to physicians when needed.
• Provide health promotion, disease prevention, and disease management counseling and education to patients and families.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation and ensure compliant coding and billing practices.
• Participate in quality, safety, and peer-review initiatives and education of staff and learners.

Skills

Clinical proficiency

Independent work

Excellent communication

EMR proficiency

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Advocate Health Care is seeking an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) to assess and manage care for diverse patients in Illinois. You will diagnose and treat, order tests, and prescribe interventions within an interdisciplinary team while maintaining high-quality documentation in the EMR.

You will promote health, prevent disease, and educate patients and families, with opportunities for ongoing professional growth and collaboration across departments.