[NP-Jobs] Illinois, NP Position

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Chicago, IL - Nurse Practitioner Position                 (posted) 
02-02-2021
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*Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - Bariatric Surgery*

*UI Health*is seeking to hire an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, 
Bariatric Surgery reflects the mission, vision, and values of University 
of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System, adheres to the UI 
Health 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. As an integral member of an established bariatric 
surgical team, the Nurse Practitioner is responsible for the pre, intra 
and post-surgical care of bariatric surgery patients, under the direct 
clinical supervision of the lead bariatric surgeon. The specialized 
medical responsibilities of the position requires the consistent 
exercise of discretion and judgment in evaluation, monitoring, 
diagnostic, counseling, and referrals of bariatric surgery patients.

*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/Specialty Specific Responsibilities*

Perform physical examinations; Take complex medical histories on 
patients referred for consultation by academic and community physicals; 
Order laboratory tests, x-rays, special imaging studies and other 
diagnostic procedures; Order and supervise the administration of blood 
products.

Diagnostically interpret and or perform test/procedures, to the extent 
of recognizing deviations from the norm, common laboratory, radiologic, 
and other diagnostic procedures used to identify pathophysiologic processes.

Reach diagnosis of medical, surgical and other conditions; Develop 
treatment plans in conjunction with attending physician to provide 
optimal patient medical management; Order consultations and interacts 
with members of other specialty medical teams.

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as 
assigned.

*Requirements include:*
* Graduation from accredited APRN program required.
* Current license as a Professional Registered Nurse and registered in 
the State of Illinois required.
* Master's Degree in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required.
* Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support 
(BLS) certifications required.
* Certified as a Bariatric Nurse through the American Society for 
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery preferred.
* Current controlled substance licensure if indicated by position.
* Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate 
therapeutic relationships between physician, APRN and PA providers as 
well as college and hospital leadership and the multi-disciplinary team.
* Demonstrated experience in leadership, multidisciplinary 
collaboration, interpersonal communication, education, clinical 
experience and change management required.
* Documentation in the medical record to substantiate accurate billing.
* Intermediate computer skills.
* Experience using Epic (electronic medical record system) preferred.
* Due the nature of the duties, a demonstrated expertise in surgical 
matters is 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*February 17, 2021.*

*jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=141821 
<http://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=141821>*

/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./

/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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