Sleep Medicine Advanced Practice Provider

7 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Rush University Medical Center Full time
About the Role

Rush University Medical Center is seeking a highly skilled Advanced Practice Provider to join their Sleep Medicine program.

This is an outpatient position for the Sleep Medicine Clinic at Rush Sleep Center, where you will see both new and return patients independently.

The Advanced Practice Provider will be a licensed physician assistant (PA) or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who functions as a member of the healthcare team to provide high-quality, comprehensive acute and/or routine medical/surgical care of Rush University Medical Center patients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Patient Care
    • Completes and documents accurate histories and physical examinations of patients.
    • Conducts comprehensive or episodic health assessments and develops patient care plans.
    • Orders and interprets tests, treatments, and therapies within the scope of practice.
    • Prescribes medications, including controlled substances to the extent delegated, including non-pharmacologic treatment modalities.
    • Orders, interprets, and performs laboratory and other diagnostic tests and procedures.
    • Provides clear, concise, and accurate information in the electronic medical record.
    • Initiates and performs consultations in accordance with Rush rules and regulations.
    • Makes appropriate referrals to other healthcare professionals and/or agencies.
    • Provides direct patient care in assigned areas, which may be in a hospital or ambulatory setting.
  • Collaboration and Leadership
    • Works collaboratively with the collaborating/supervising physician, department, and other members of the healthcare team in an effective and comprehensive manner.
    • Acts as an advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the physician assistant profession.
    • Participates in all required provider activities as outlined in the RUMC Medical Staff Bylaws.
    • Integrates evidence-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision making.
    • Demonstrates competency in all medical and surgical procedures and skills considered essential in their area of practice.
    • Maintains board certification, state licensure, and continuing medical education as outlined by hospital, state, and federal policy.
    • Participates in Sleep Center education activities on a weekly basis.
    • Participates in Sleep Center staff and faculty meetings, providing input regarding clinical, marketing, or academic activities.
  • Leadership and Education
    • Serves as a leader of the healthcare team to provide integrated delivery of patient care services.
    • Actively participates in ongoing and systematic quality improvement efforts, which focus on patient care delivery, and supports processes that provide optimal patient outcomes.
    • Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice and improvement, including ongoing self-assessment of core competencies and yearly goals.
    • Develops and leads implementation of department goals by collaborating with department staff, students, and physicians.
    • Serves as a role model and thought leader for their own profession, including practice analysis and advancement to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
    • Manages resources effectively, considering the institution and practice's fiscal responsibilities.
    • Demonstrates an understanding of patient documentation, compliance, and billing best practices.
  • Education and Professional Development
    • Provides relevant and comprehensive patient education to patients, families, and significant others.
    • Fosters growth and development of students and other healthcare professionals.
    • Continuously assesses their personal capabilities and limitations, striving always to improve their medical practice.
    • Uses their knowledge and expertise to contribute to an improved community.
    Requirements
    • Current State of Illinois Physician Assistant Licensure.
    • Current Certification from National Certification Commission for Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
    • Degree from an ARC-PA (or predecessor) accredited PA Program.
    • Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Licensure.
    • Current Nurse Practitioner Certification from a national certifying organization.
    • Master's or Doctorate degree in nursing.
    • BLS certification.
    • Demonstrates competency in all areas of APP practice, including medical knowledge, interpersonal and communication skills, patient care, professionalism, practice-based learning and improvement, and systems-based practice.
    • Skill in preparing and maintaining electronic and paper medical records.
    • Knowledge of current and emerging trends in technologies, techniques, issues, and approaches in area of expertise.
    • Strong work ethic, interpersonal and communication skills.
    • Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with the collaborating physician, department, and other members of the healthcare team in an effective and comprehensive manner.


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