Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner- General Surgery

Department: 02401 AAH Grafton MOB - Surgery: General Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Hospital and Clinic responsibilities Monday-Friday varying hours between 7:30-5:00 Weekend Coverage rotation Pay Range: $54.90 - $82.35 Join us and reimagine health care Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit integrated health system in the nation, has multiple opportunities for Advanced Practice Clinicians in Illinois and Wisconsin. Why choose Advocate Health: - Committed to cultivating the ingenuity of our diverse personalities and teams - APCs actively engaged in leadership - Continuing medical education flexibility - Access to fully integrated continuum of care - Practice at top of licensure - Structured on-boarding program for new graduates and practicing APCs - Variety of opportunities - On-going professional development - Competitive salary and benefits Whether you're looking to practice in the heart of a city such as Chicago or Milwaukee, a clinic in the suburbs, or a charming small town, we have the perfect opportunity for you. Major Responsibilities: Evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and manages acute, critical and chronic patients illness and diseases within both an outpatient clinic and inpatient hospital setting . Obtains medical histories, conducts physical examinations and assesses and determines differential diagnosis. Prescribes medication, therapy and treatments accordingly. Interprets and evaluates patient data for the purpose of determining management and treatment of patients. Performs minor surgeries and routine procedures. Consults with physician as appropriate. Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies in the field of clinical specialty trained and determined competent by a physician. Adjusts patient care plan by reviewing and monitoring treatments and therapy plans. Counsels, instructs and educates patients on physical and mental health including: diet, preventive health measures, health behaviors, self-care skills, disease, treatment options, and normal growth and development. Provides care coordination, which includes managing a variety of ancillary services, pre-operative plans, discharge planning, provider referrals and medical devices such as insulin pumps, defibrillators, and pacemakers. Prescribes, recommends and regulates pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies across multiple care settings, including controlled medications that are warranted by patient's diagnosis or changing medical condition. Prepares, dictates and signs patient care plans and summaries of patient care. Maintains records according to established standards and guidelines. Provides clinical direction to nursing staff regarding the continued care of patients. Follows through with nursing staff to ensure patient receives recommended care. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards. Licenses & Certifications Physician Assistant license issued by the state in which the caregiver practices. Physician Assistant (PA-C) certification issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the caregiver practices, and Nurse Practitioner (ANCC) certification issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or Nurse Practitioner (AANP) certification issued by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration, and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA). May obtain within 6 months based on department discretion. Degrees Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant. Master's Degree in Nursing Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision-making skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others. Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively. Physical R #J-18808-Ljbffr