[NP-Jobs] Illinois, NP Position

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Illinois - Nurse Practitioner Position             (posted) 09-14-2020
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*Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - Neurosurgery ICU*

The*University of Illinois Hospital Clinics (UI Health)*is seeking an 
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). The Advanced Practice 
Registered Nurse (APRN), Neurosurgery ICU 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.

*Essential 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. 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. Provides education to patients, families, and 
significant others using established education materials. May provide 
other clinical duties within the scope of practice as directed under the 
emergency operation plan.

Demonstrates fiscal responsibility to positively impact the financial 
performance of the organization while ensuring optimal patient care and 
safety.

*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. Seeks experiences and formal and independent 
learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional 
skills and knowledge. Establishes an effective relationship with the 
entire care team. 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. Advances professionalism by 
seeking opportunities to develop new skills and to enhance current ones.

*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. May participate in activities 
that influence policy-making bodies to improve patient care.

*Department Specific Responsibilities*

* Provide care for critically ill patients in the Neurosurgery Intensive 
Care Unit (NSICU), including airway and ventilator management.

* Perform and document a complete history and physical examination for 
acutely and chronically ill patients with neurological/neurosurgical 
diseases.

* Responsible for management of patients in collaboration with the 
Neurosurgeons, Intensivists, Chief Residents and other Advanced Practice 
Providers.

* Prior experience with procedures including central venous access, 
arterial catheter placement, and thoracentesis.

* Manage the care of patients within assigned area and/or area of 
expertise and within parameters of medical staff privileges.

*Procedures*

* Perform routine clinical procedures independently as outlined in 
practice agreements/privileges/scope of practice including, but not 
limited to: Central line placement and removal, VP shunt reprogramming, 
spinal drain removal, suture/staples removal.

* Perform bronchoscopy and chest tube placement.

*_Requirements include:_*

* Master's degree in Nursing or Doctorate degree in Nursing required.

* Board Certified as Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.

* 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 or Critical Care experience as APRN preferred.

*_Salary & Benefits:_*

UI Health offers competitive benefit packages, including: vacation days, 
paid holidays, Floating Holidays, State University Retirement System, 
tuition waiver, tuition discount for dependents, and excellent medical, 
dental, and vision packages.

*_To Apply:_*

For consideration, please submit a complete application and supplemental 
resume by*October 12, 2020.*

*jobs.uic.edu/UI_Health/jobdetails?jobID=136814 
<http://jobs.uic.edu/UI_Health/jobdetails?jobID=136814>*

/The University of Illinois at Chicago is an Equal Opportunity, 
Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and 
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply./

/The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job 
candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will 
be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act./

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