[NP-Jobs] Illinois, NP Position
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Illinois - Nurse Practitioner Position (posted) 12-07-2021
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*Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner -
Neurosurgery Department*
*The University of Illinois Hospital & Clinics (UI Health)*is seeking a
part-time (.50) Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse
Practitioner - Neurosurgery Department to join their team. 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.
*_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,
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.
* 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.
* 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.
* May participate in activities that influence policy-making bodies to
improve patient care.
*_UI Care: Patient & Employee Service Values_*
Service Values and UI CARE (Communicate, Acknowledge, Respect, Excel)
Standards
*Integrity and Service Excellence:*Each person is treated with dignity,
respect, and compassion. One should be sensitive to ethnic, cultural and
racial differences. This is emphasized by the UI CARE behavior,
"Respect: Patients First".
/Behavior:/Performance is acceptable when everyone is greeted with a
smile and a warm and caring manner using the person's name whenever
possible. No matter how I feel, I display a caring attitude. This is
demonstrated through my hallway, elevator, and phone etiquette, as well
as, my interactions with my peers, co-workers, volunteers, patients, and
leaders.
*Accountability:*Each person displays loyalty and pride in the
University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System and its
associated entities while upholding the confidentiality of patients,
visitors, physicians, and co-workers. One should be a role model, be
open-minded and collaborate with others. At the same time, one is fully
accountable for their actions, and should focus on exceeding
expectations. This is emphasized by the UI CARE behaviors: "Excel:
Accountability & Teamwork" and "Ownership & Pride".
/Behavior:/Performance is acceptable when concerns/problems with fellow
employees and/or customers are not discussed with anyone other than the
person involved or the supervisor. Patient/Employee issues and ideas are
listened to and appropriate follow-up occurs to create a satisfied
patient, patient family member, or employee/volunteer. I do not make
excuses. I do not demean other people or departments. This is
demonstrated by me taking full responsibility for my actions regardless
of the circumstances.
*Innovation:*Each person demonstrates commitment to open communication.
Every conversation should incorporate the key elements of AIDET
(Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explain and Thank). This will convey
courtesy, clarity, and indicate that one is actively listening. One
should seek opportunities to "manage-up" others by highlighting positive
situations. This will create an environment of recognition and praise
while empowering others to take ownership. At the same time, create an
overall welcoming environment. This is emphasized by the UI CARE
behaviors "Communicate: Talk, Listen, learn" and "Manage Up". Also, the
UI CARE behavior "Acknowledge: Reward and Recognize and Make People Feel
Welcomed".
/Behavior:/Performance is acceptable when openness and acceptance of
constructive criticism occurs. Positive communication occurs by
complimenting and expressing appreciation to others. I will listen and
encourage others to express ideas and opinions and support ways to
improve UI Health Experience and the evaluation and implementation of
new ideas. I will focus on being clear in all of my conversations and
interactions by using AIDET at all times. I will focus on making our
patients/guests and employees/volunteers feel welcome but managing up
others whenever possible.
*Safety:*Each person demonstrates pride in the physical appearance of UI
Health, University of Illinois Hospital and its associated entities as a
safe environment. One focuses on keeping the physical environment clean
which includes the hallways, elevator, café, general areas, and one's
personal work area. One also demonstrates pride in their personal
appearance. This is emphasized by the UI CARE behavior Respect:
Appearance, Courtesy & Environment".
/Behavior:/Performance is acceptable when initiative is taken to
maintain a safe and clean environment. I will conduct myself in a manner
that respects and preserves equipment and the physical plant. I do not
walk by spills, trash or unsafe conditions while walking the hallways,
elevator, café, general areas and/or my personal area without assuring
that they are attended to promptly by myself or appropriate personnel. I
will take ownership of my surroundings. I will also focus on managing my
personal appearance and body odor by dressing professionally and/or
appropriate for my area, grooming appropriately, and my managing
personal hygiene.
*_Requirements include:_*
* Master's degree in Nursing or Doctorate degree in Nursing required.
* Board Certified as Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Family 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.
* Neurosurgery or Critical Care experience 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*December 17, 2021*
*jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=156327
<http://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=156327>*
/The University of Illinois at Chicago/ UI Health is an affirmative
action, equal opportunity employer that has a strong institutional
commitment to the principle of diversity and is particularly interested
in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people. We do not
discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation,
race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran
status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law./
*As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System
uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.*
/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./
/The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire
to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual
harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers
regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more
information,
visitwww.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899
<http://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899>/
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