Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner Program
Active Licensure as Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner in Illinois
ACLS certification desirable; current CPR required
Demonstrated competence, judgment, and professional integrity
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Responsibilities
Secure patients' history and physical, documenting in medical records
Assist surgeon with daily rounds and record progress notes
Ensure delivery of required patient x-rays to the operating room
Assist with major and minor surgical procedures
Perform post-operative wound care and remove K-wires
Dictate H&P's, consultations, and discharge summaries
Perform joint aspirations/injections and interpret x-rays
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
Long and short-term disability
401k program with company match and profit sharing
Wellness program and health savings accounts
Flexible savings accounts
Paid holidays and paid time off
Full Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Summary
The person in this position functions in the Clinic and/or OR setting under the supervision of his/her assigned physician; may perform activities which involve an initial evaluation and treatment of the patient's condition, as defined in the scope of the State of Illinois standards.
We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner to collaborate with our physician, who specializes in non-surgical spine care and interventional pain management and holds dual board certifications in physical medicine and rehabilitation as well as pain medicine.
Responsibilities
Hospital/Surgical Activities
Secures patients' history and physical and records same in medical record.
Assists surgeon with daily rounds and records such as progress notes.
Ensures the delivery of required patient x-rays to the operating room prior to operative procedure.
Assists the surgeon with major and minor surgical procedures in the operating room.
Positions, preps and drapes the patient, as needed.
Closes surgical wounds and performs post-operative wound care, removal of K-wires, etc.
Transmits supervising surgeon's orders and ensures co-signature by surgeon.
Inserts foley catheters, prn.
Applies dressings, casts, splint brace, abduction pillows, etc.
Participates in on-call activities with assigned physician according to the Medical Center policy on allied health.
Performs minor surgical procedures within scope of licensure.
Performs and/or assists with patient traction, adjustment, realignment and removal of traction.
Dictates H&P's, consultations and discharge summaries.
Clinic Activities
Performs joint aspirations/injections.
Interprets x-rays.
Applies casts, splints, braces, etc. under supervision of the physician.
Secures histories and physicals. Updates status of patients scheduled for recheck visits.
Removes staples, sutures, drains, etc.
Sees patients in the clinic both independently and with supervision. Dictates clinic progress notes. Orders appropriate tests and develops patient treatment plans with physician approval.
Other Functions
Performs clinical research, presentations, and other academic activities, as needed with physician.
Assists in fielding/triaging physician calls.
Requirements
Physical Requirements/Environment
Occasional exposure to electrical and chemical hazards
Requires lifting associated with patient transfers (up to 50 lbs.)
Requires the ability to bend and stoop without difficulty
Involves exposure to blood-borne pathogens
Requires verbal/written communication ability in the English language
Involves exposure to weather elements and travel to all assoc. Hospitals and/or HOA facilities.
Educational/Training Requirements
Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner Program.
Active Licensure as Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner in the State of Illinois.
ACLS desirable; current CPR required.
History of exhibited competence, judgment, and professional integrity.
Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.
Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills and relevant experience. We offer the following benefits to those who are benefit eligible (30+ hours a week): medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long and short term disability, 401k program with company match and profit sharing, wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible savings accounts, ID protection plan and accident, critical illness and hospital benefits. In addition, we offer paid holidays and paid time off.
