Nurse Practitioner- Neurosurgery Stepdown

1 month ago

Chicago, United States UI Health Part time
About UI Health

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.

Position Summary
The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) reflects the mission, vision, and values of University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System, adheres to the UIHHSS Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and other regulatory and accreditation standards and maintains appropriate board certification as indicated by clinical practice area. An APRN is a registered nurse and holds a master's or doctoral degree. The APRN functions as part of the multidisciplinary health team in accordance with privileges approved by the credentialing committee to provide high-quality, cost-effective advanced nursing care to patients within the APRN's scope of practice. The APRN is required to have and maintain a faculty appointment in order to receive clinical privileges to practice at the University of Illinois Health System.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Scope of Practice:
  • Works within the Bylaws of the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System and in adherence to hospital and divisional policy.
  • Works collaboratively with other providers in the care of patients. 
  •  Performs an accurate history and physical examination of patients. Conducts comprehensive or episodic health assessments and develops patient care plans. 
  •  Performs procedures according to clinical delineation of privileges. 
  •  Provides prevention strategies and management of acute and chronic health problems. 
  •  Orders and interprets tests, treatments, and therapies within the scope of practice. 
  •  Weekend requirement - Work every other weekend
  •  Prescribes medications, diet, supplies, prosthetic devices, and other home health aides or medication according to clinical privileges. Provides clear, concise, accurate, and legible documentation regarding patient care in the medical record 
Professional:
  • Advocates for patients, families, co-workers, the community, and the nursing profession. 
  • Integrates evidence-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision-making. 
  • Participates in peer review and competency assessment activities. 
  • Establishes an effective relationship with the entire care team. 
  • Seeks experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge. 
  • May advance the profession through presentations and publications. 
  • May lead and assist in research and evidence-based practice through participant selection, coordination of the protocol(s), data collection, and other associated activities. 
  • Demonstrates accountability for professional conduct. 
Teaching:
  • Provides comprehensive teaching strategies for patients and their families.
  • May provide education and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students and current and new employees, including but not limited to medical staff, residents, advanced practice providers and nursing.
  • May develop or participate in programs to meet continuing education needs of staff. 
  • Provides formal and/or informal education or mentorship to both internal and external groups pertinent to area of specialty.
Communication & Leadership:
  • Demonstrates excellence in written and verbal communication, public speaking, presentation skills, critical thinking and decision-making skills. 
  • Clearly understands the implications of situations and uses sound judgment when dealing with multiple disciplines. 
  • Ability to foster a cooperative work environment and view success in relationship to group success. Participates in program development. 
  • Acts as a resource for clinical staff in the practice setting. 
  • Consults with management in assessment, problem-solving, decision-making, and evaluating clinical/system issues and models of care. 
  • Identifies and participates in quality-improvement initiatives within the practice setting and initiates change as appropriate.
  • Leads multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated delivery of patient care services.
  • May participate in the development and revision of protocols or guidelines to reflect evidence-based changes in care management.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse. 225 ILCS 65 et seq. 
  • Master’s degree in Nursing or Doctorate degree in Nursing required.
  • Board Certified with Adult and Gerontology Nurse Practitioner specialties that includes but not limited to AGACNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC, or FNP-BC, required.
  • Licensed as an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner in the state of Illinois required.
  • Current DEA license without restriction.
  • Current IL Controlled Substance License required.
  • Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between physicians, APRN and PA providers as well as multi-disciplinary care team.
  • Demonstrated experience in leadership, multidisciplinary collaboration, interpersonal communication, education, clinical experience.
  • Ability to meet all requirements for medical staff privileges.
  • 1-2 years of Neurosurgery in the outpatient setting or inpatient setting or Critical Care experience required.
  • Weekend Requirement - Ability to work every other weekend.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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