Job Description Summary

Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) consist of Physician Assistant (PAs) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs). APRNs may practice in the role of Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) or Nurse Practitioner (NP). Please refer to the Clinical Nurse Specialist job description.

The POTS Program Advanced Practice Provider (APP), including Nurse Practitioners (NPs) or Physician Assistants (PAs), delivers specialized care for outpatients with POTS or related dyautonomia. The APP performs assessments, develops treatment plans, provides treatment and other procedures specifically delineated, and collaborates with the POTS physician for treatment.

The Advanced Practice Provider consistently demonstrates support of the SRAlab statement of Mission and Philosophy by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.

The Advanced Practice Provider demonstrates SRAlab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and SRAlab Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, & Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

Job Description

The Advanced Practice Provider will:

• Elicit a history and physical examination, assisting the attending physician in establishing a diagnosis, implementing interventions, prescribing medications, therapies and diagnostic tests, and evaluating patient responses to therapies under the direction of a physician.
• Assess patients using physically and technologically derived data, including the evaluation of diagnostic test results, and document results in the patient record.
• Assemble a medical database that includes health history, history of chief complaint, and physical examination of selected patients, documenting the findings in the patient record.
• Assist physician with ordering medical consultations, therapies, and interventions including, medications, diagnostic tests, respiratory care, nutrition, and fluid and electrolyte support.
• Perform and document diagnostic and therapeutic procedures based on the needs of the specific patient population as determined collaboratively with the physician and as approved by the Credentialing Committee.
• Evaluate patient responses to disease processes and therapeutic interventions, and determine the effectiveness of care and the need to alter the plan of care.
• Present selected patients' assessment, diagnosis, and plan of care during medical rounds.
• Lead or participate in patient team conferences and family/team meetings, documenting the discussion in the patient record, and communicating the outcome to the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide information and support to patient and families, facilitating communication between patient and members of the health care team.
• Collaborate with the nurses, nursing supervisors, therapists and manager to implement and evaluate holistic patient care delivery.
• Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
• Works on-call shifts for the practice, as assigned and/or approved by the Medical Director.

In addition to the essential functions outlined above, the APP must:

• Maintain all appropriate licensure and certification.
• Successfully obtain and maintain level promoted APP level as appropriate of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab APP Professional Advancement Program (APP-PAP). Please refer to APP-PAP handbook for further details.

POTS Program APP job specific responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive POTS assessments and document findings accurately and timely.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized POTS treatment plans, consulting with specialists as appropriate and needed.
• Perform procedures, including cutaneous nerve biopsy and intravenous saline bolus infusion, specifically delineated and credentialed.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests related to POTS (e.g., blood tests, imaging).
• Initiate, titrate, and manage pharmacological interventions for POTS and related autonomic disorders in collaboration with the attending physician. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, MAs, PCTS and other healthcare providers.
• Educate patients, families, and staff on POTS Program best practices and prevention.
• Recommend appropriate equipment, such as compression garments, and other assistive device.
• Monitor outcomes and modify plans of care as appropriate.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to OP POTS Program.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR.
• Serve as a resource and mentor for nursing staff regarding POTS Program protocols.

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports directly to the Chief Medical Officer or Medical Director.
• Reports to designated Physician for clinical supervision.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Master's Degree from an approved APRN or Physician Assistant program.
• Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist or Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• POTS Program certification or experience.
• Minimum 2-3 years of POTS Program experience preferred
• Licensure as a registered nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the State of Illinois or Licensure as a Physician Assistant (PA) in the State of Illinois.
• Professional experience that meets the minimum requirement for APP-PAP. Further experience as outlined in APP-PAP handbook.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with patients, patient families, referring parties, Institute executives and treatment team members.
• Ability to demonstrate sound medical knowledge and leadership.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certificate preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Normal patient care environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.
• Exposure to moderately adverse working conditions in performing certain patient care activities.
• Occasional exposure to infectious diseases when working with patients.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Pay and Benefits*:

Pay Range:

$95,500.00 - $158,600.00

Benefits:

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations:

https://www.sralab.org/benefits

*Benefits and benefits' eligibility can vary by position. Actual compensation will be determined by equity and qualifications of the role.