Advanced Practice Nurse

Advanced Practice Nurse

Provide direct primary health care to patients, in collaboration with consulting physician and the multidisciplinary health team in accordance with privileges approved by the credentials committee, to include identification, management, and/or referral of health problems.

Responsibilities include managing straightforward to moderately complex medical problems and encouraging health promotion and disease prevention. The APN collaborates with other health professionals to provide high quality care for students at the University of Chicago.

Conducts comprehensive physical examinations, gynecological or episodic health assessments and develop patient care plans within clinical nursing practice and medical care protocols.

Takes patient histories and conducts physical examinations; screens patients to determine the need for hospital admission, making referrals to other disciplines as indicated, writes progress notes; prepares patient workups and summaries noting pertinent positive and negative findings; obtains psychosocial history relevant to patient care, and assumes responsibility for developing therapeutic relationships with patients.

Orders and schedules laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures; explain necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.

Evaluates outcomes of care delivered to patients and initiates changes accordingly.

Participates in development of collaborative practice arrangements.

Assumes accountability for patient care in making decisions, prescribing appropriate medications as set forth in the delegation of prescriptive authority, prescribing appropriate treatments, delegating tasks, and maintaining a comfortable environment for the patient.

Collaborates with and acts as liaison among the nurse, patient, family, physician, and community resources for coordination of patient care.

Selects appropriate communications approach to achieve desired outcomes of patient care.

Actively pursues required knowledge and skills for professional development. •Identifies and participates in quality assurance initiatives.

May participate in health education in the community.

May participate in basic science and clinical research projects conducted by supervising physician.

May prepare statistical reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.

May participate in teaching students and residents in techniques and procedures which are unique to specific clinical setting.

Acts as a resource for clinical skills to staff inside or outside the unit. Practice specific and invasive procedure privileges are detailed in each APNs Delineation of Privileges.

Interprets assessments, treatments, outcomes, work and disability status, and screenings in a thorough manner. Maintains clear and concise records to meet the requirements of the department and any applicable standards or laws.

Analyzes test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.

Participates in counseling patients about prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance. Interprets patient's condition quickly and concisely and determine the best course of treatment. This can include ordering appropriate laboratory or imaging studies, discussing patient with the Emergency Physician and/or referring patient to consultants.

Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree from an accredited school/college. Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through a combination of education and training in a related job discipline. Current and/or eligible for State of Illinois licensure/registration required. Eligibility to be privileged and credentialed through the Medical Staff Office (MSO). - State of Illinois

Preferred Qualifications include a Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited school/college of nursing. Experience in primary care, urgent care, family medicine, women's health, or equivalent ambulatory setting preferred. One year of APRN experience. New graduates considered with relevant nursing experience. Current certification as Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner, or Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, or equivalent certifying body. Currently certified as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (AANC or AANPCB). Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Demonstrated clinical competency, effective leadership and teaching skills. Ability to conduct physical examinations and health assessments. Ability to interview and obtain medical information. Willingness to enter into written collaborative agreement with a collaborating physician upon hire. Once licensed and as needed, willingness to apply for a mid-level practitioner controlled substance license and DEA number. Willingness to be privileged and credentialed through UCM medical staff office prior to start date. Proficiency in the use of computers. Teamwork. Interactive communication. Effective and appropriate application of medical knowledge. Professionalism. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently. Strong organizational skills. Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical skill.