Immediate Care Center - Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant - 1.0 - Chicago
Advocate Aurora4 months ago
Chicago, IL, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity, and clinical condition – including ordering, performing, and interpreting diagnostic studies and prescribing pharmacologic and non‐pharmacologic interventions.
- Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence‐based care, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives.
- Provides health promotion, disease prevention, and disease management counseling and education for patients and families.
- Manages patients as part of an interdisciplinary team within scope of practice; seeks consultation or referrals as appropriate and escalates need for more emergent or specialized care.
- Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record; ensures professional services correspond with compliant coding and billing practices.
- Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team and/or related agencies.
- Performs office or hospital procedures in accordance with specialty practice, competency, and granted privileges (where applicable).
- Participates in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives; attends organizational or departmental meetings, committees, and workgroups as necessary.
- Participates in education and onboarding of new team members, students, and other healthcare professionals.
- Seeks opportunities to further develop clinical and professional skills and advance the profession both within and outside of the organization.
- Maintains standards of productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics to ensure optimal, safe, and timely patient care.
- Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care, understanding the principles of growth and development across the lifespan.
Required Qualifications
- License/Registration/Certification Required: Active RN and APRN/APRN-FPA/APNP or other APRN license(s) in state(s) of practice; active national board certification in the area of clinical practice and populations served; active DEA registration prior to hire; (if in Illinois) active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire; active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice (prior to or within 6 months of hire).
- Education Required: Master’s Degree in Nursing.
- Experience Required: No experience required.
- Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency and excellent decision-making skills.
- Proven ability to work independently as well as an effective member of a healthcare team.
- Demonstrated adaptability to evolving technology with proficiency in using the electronic medical record.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate and build relationships effectively.
- Proven organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively.
- Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday; possess functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing; capable of lifting up to 50 lbs from floor to waist, lifting up to 20 lbs over the head, and carrying up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance; able to operate all necessary equipment to perform the job.
Required Skills
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Physical Endurance
Patient Education
Interdisciplinary Teamwork
Effective Communication
Clinical Assessment
Adaptability to Evolving Technology
Quality and Safety Compliance
Treatment Planning
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Proficiency
Diagnosis