Job Description:

• Provides direct patient care for adult patients with acute and/or chronic illnesses in the inpatient and outpatient setting at multiple hospital locations, including Hyde Park and AdventHealth Hinsdale.

• Performs procedures and first-assists in the operating room as trained and appropriately credentialed.

• Builds a clinical practice in conjunction with the surgeon to independently see return and post-op patients.

• Actively participates in program building and improvement measures.

• Performs comprehensive histories and physical exams, identifies normal and abnormal findings, including physical, cognitive, and psycho-social status.

• Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests.

• Develops pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans.

• Monitors effectiveness of plan of care.

• Educates patients on disease and treatment plans.

• Documents within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and completes other necessary documents.

• Provides follow-up/post-op care in the outpatient clinic.

• Coordinates preoperative and postoperative planning with primary care providers and anesthesia providers for patients traveling from a distance.

• Collaborates with primary care providers, specialty care providers and/or inpatient providers to provide comprehensive patient care.

• Performs advanced treatments and/or procedures following verification of competency including but not limited to: administration of chemotherapy orders, paracentesis, pleural taps, tumor biopsies, and other department specific procedures.

• Facilitates referral of patients to department appropriate referrals: specialty care, physical therapy, occupational therapy.

• May provide cross coverage for other General Surgery programs.

• Evaluates goals and outcomes taking into account the benefit-versus-burden, safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness for the patient, family and the organization.

• 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:

• Two or more years of 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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