Advanced Practice Provider (APN or PA)

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Posted: 10-May-23

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Other Staff/Administrative
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: JR21762

Location: Chicago, IL

Job Description:

• Assists in all surgical procedures, including, but not limited to, phalloplasty, vaginoplasty and other gender affirmation surgery, as well as general and reconstructive plastic and urologic surgery.

• Provides surgical and clinical support in multiple locations including but not limited to Hyde Park and River East.

• Assists in team effort to prepare for and expedite the start of surgery in the OR.

• Provides the appropriate preparation of the patient for surgery.

• Provides appropriate preoperative and postoperative instructions and facilitates discharge planning.

• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.

• Rounds and provides clinical care for in-house patients.

• Prepares charts for clinic (i.e. obtaining IOE, outside records, pre-charting).

• Assists physicians and provides independent clinical care to patients in the clinic.

• Assists the in- and out- patient teams in the development and implementation of comprehensive plans of care.

• Follows through in the outpatient setting via communication with appropriate health care providers to assure that proper care and follow-up is provided.

• Functions as a professional role model for staff while providing expert care in the in- and out- patient setting.

• Collaborates with care team members and multi-disciplinary team members to provide direct in- and out- patient care.

• Participates in self and peer evaluation to improve quality of care.

• Participates in the development, review, and evaluation of Surgical 1st Assist procedures.

• Establishes and maintains a collaborative relationship with health care colleagues.

• Demonstrates effective use of verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills using strategies that promote problem resolution.

• Keeps knowledge base current by reading professional literature and attending educational conferences.

• Designs patient education programs that include information required to make informed health care and treatment decisions.

• Develops diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions needed to achieve the goals and outcomes of the patientâ™s plan of care.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• An advanced degree (or equivalent, if license received prior to July 1, 2001) from an accredited school/college of nursing or completion of an accredited Physician Assistant educational program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA).

Experience:

• Clinical experience in a related area of specialty.

Licenses and Certifications for Advanced Practice Nurse:

• Current Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) license in the State of Illinois or eligibility to receive by start date. 

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Illinois or eligibility to receive by start date.  

Licenses and Certifications for Physician Assistant:

• Current Physician Assistant license/registration in the State of Illinois or eligibility to receive by start date.

• Certification from the National Commission for the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) by start date.

Preferred Competencies

• Demonstrated clinical competency, effective leadership and teaching skills. 

• Ability to conduct physical examinations and health assessments.

• Ability to interview and obtain medical information.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently. 

• Strong organizational skills. 

• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical skills. 

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

• Cover Letter (required)

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Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via the Applicant Inquiry Form.

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