Advocate Christ Hospital is seeking a full time Advanced Practice Registered Nurse to join the Hospitalist Team. Acute Care certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.Proficiency with an Electronic Medical RecordNational certification as a CNP from an accredited bodyCurrent Illinois APRN License; Current Illinois Registered Nurse license.Current Illinois Controlled Substance License within 6 months of hire; Eligible for DEA registration/Possession of a current DEA Registration within six months of hire and may vary based on practice siteCurrent BLS/PALS/ACLS certification may vary based on practice siteAbility to work varying hours and shifts to meet the needs of Advocate Health Care. This may include on call coverageAbility to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situations.Able to respond quickly to patient needs and work at a fast paceRoutinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients.Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse hazardous or unpleasant conditions while caring for the sickThis position can recognize needs and behaviors of a variety of patient age groups i.e. understand child growth and development normal patterns of adolescent behavior

Clinical

Fulfills billing and productivity metrics requirements   where appropriate and maintains relevant documentationProvides telephone care to various patientsCompletes and documents accurate comprehensive, episodic history and physical assessmentsPerforms ordering, conducting, supervising, and interpreting diagnostic laboratory and imaging studiesPrescribes treatments, and therapies not limited to medications, diet, supplies, prosthetic devices, and equipmentImplements primary and secondary prevention strategies and management of acute and chronic health problemsProvides clear, concise, accurate, and legible information regarding patient care in the recordFormulates a comprehensive plan of care in collaborating with the patient and interdisciplinary team

Professional

Advocates for patients, families, co-workers, the community, and the PA profession/ nursing professionAdvises leadership in adoption of organizational change, quality improvement initiatives, best practice research and patient care best practice and integrate evidence-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision makingParticipates in peer review in accordance with privileges, competency assessment activities and maintains appropriate credentialing and privileging requirementsSeeks experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledgeEstablishes an effective relationship with the interdisciplinary team and the collaborating physicianConducts, assists and/or mentors others in research through participant selection, coordination of the protocol(s), data collection, and other associated activitiesProvides education to patients, families, and significant others using established education materialsEncourage involvement in professional organizations

Leadership

Provides feedback to and consults with leadership in assessment, problem-solving, decision-making, and evaluating system issues and models of careIdentifies and participates in quality-improvement initiatives within the practice setting and initiates change to translate clinical research findings into evidence-based interventions in the practice settingParticipates in multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated delivery of patient care servicesInitiates and revises protocols or guidelines and facilitates organizational change to reflect evidence-based best practice relative to practice settingWorks to influence policy-making bodies to improve patient care

Licensure:

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Certified

Education/Experience Required:

Masters of Nursing Degree as APRN/CNP; 2 years RN experience preferred; 1-year APRN/CNP experience in the relevant setting preferred

​Active PA license(s) in state(s) of practice, AND

Active PA national board certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

Active DEA registration prior to hire, AND

If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire, AND

Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire