Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Clinical Outcomes, Communication Skills, Discharge Plans, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Health Plan, Healthcare, Hospital, Intensive Care, Medical Record System, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Nursing, On Call, Outpatient Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Physician Assistant, Quality of Care, Regulatory Requirements, Surgical Procedures, Testing, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan
Positions available in:
- Family Medicine
- Neurosurgery
- Surgical Services (Inpatient)
- Emergency Medicine
- Neurology/Neurovascular
- Bariatric Surgery
- Hospitalist
Position Summary
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides high-quality, patient-centered care across inpatient and outpatient settings in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams. This role supports the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of patients within a specialty or multispecialty practice. The APP functions with a high degree of clinical autonomy while adhering to evidence-based practice standards, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including history, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations.
- Develop, implement, and manage individualized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and care teams.
- Provide care for patients in clinic, hospital, ICU, specialty units, or community-based settings as assigned.
- Perform and/or assist with procedures relevant to the specialty, with training and supervision provided as needed.
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests and laboratory results.
- Monitor patient progress, response to treatment, and clinical outcomes; adjust care plans accordingly.
- Document all aspects of patient care accurately and timely in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Coordinate care transitions, including discharge planning, follow-up care, and referrals to specialists or community resources.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals.
- Participate in on-call coverage, rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, or nights as required by the service line.
- Serve as a clinical resource, educator, and role model for professional practice and quality care delivery.
Requirements
Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant.
Current Illinois Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse licensure/Physician Assistant licensure.
Preferred/required experience may vary on position.
Benefits
Benefits vary by position.
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