[NP-Jobs] Illinois, NP Position

Tue Jul 6 12:18:13 PDT 2021

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Chicago, IL - Nurse Practitioner Position                 (posted) 
07-06-2021
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*Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - Certified Nurse 
Practitioner-Neurosurgery*

*UI Health*is seeking an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) 
-Certified Nurse Practitioner to join our team of dedicated and highly 
skilled professionals. 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 Medical Staff 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*
* 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, gift days, State University Retirement 
System, tuition waiver, tuition discount for dependents, and excellent 
medical, dental, and vision packages.

*To Apply:*

For fullest consideration, applicants must apply and submit a CV or 
resume and names of three references (names, titles, phone numbers and 
e-mail addresses) no later than*Friday, July 30, 2021.*

*https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=148713 
<https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=148713>*

/The University of Illinois at Chicago / UI Health 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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