Advanced Practice Provider - Mile Square Health Center - Urgent Care

University of Illinois, United States

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Chicago, ILLINOIS

Advanced Practice Provider - Mile Square Health Center - Urgent Care

Hiring Department: Mile Square - Urgent Care

Location:  Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1023908

Posting Close Date: April 4th, 2024

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

Position Summary
The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse – Certified Nurse Practitioner (APRN- CNP) or Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) reflects the mission, vision, and values of University of Illinois Hospital & 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. The ideal candidate holds a degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant school or college and has Board Certification from Nationally Accredited Certifying body, based on the APP category. The APP functions as part of the multidisciplinary health team in accordance with privileges approved by the credentialing committee to provide high-quality, cost-effective advanced care to patients. The APP is responsible for the health outcome of an assigned patient population and consults and confers with supervising physicians in an area of clinical expertise

Duties & Responsibilities

  • 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.

    • Qualifications:

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Graduation from a nationally accredited APRN or PA training program.
    • Current National Certification as Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP-BC)/Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (AGACNP-BC) by American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) OR as a Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) by the Nationally accredited and recognized certifying body Commission on Certification of Physicians Assistants (NCCPA) required.
    • Current license as an APRN-CNP or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) in the State of Illinois required.
    • Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
    • Current Controlled Substance licensure and Federal DEA 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.
    • Clinical experience in an emergency medicine, urgent care, or ambulatory care setting is preferred.
    • Experience working in an academic medical center preferred.
    • Bilingual preferred not required.

    Preferred Qualifications

    The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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