Certified Nurse Practitioner SMS-3838

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Description

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse acts as a link in the continuity of patient care and clinical research for the Center for Maternal-Fetal Medicine. This individual functions as an APRN who participates as a member of Maternal Fetal-Medicine with faculty residents and students in the management of obstetrical patients. The individual is involved in the education of other nurses patients family members residents medical students and the community at large. The APRN is also involved in the conduct of clinical research protocols.

Examples of Duties

I. Clinical Activities 70%
A Provides high quality medical care including initial and follow-up care in the MFM Prenatal Clinic.
list of all active patients in MFM Prenatal Clinic including problems and plans of care.
in collaboration with nursing staff to triage outpatient referrals as they become available and appropriately schedule the patients appointment depending on medical condition.
accurate patient history and pertinent health information regarding previous and ongoing state of health through advanced nursing assessment.
initial and follow-up consultations with ultrasound interpretation by physician
diagnostic studies based on assessment findings and national guidelines.
and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic testing results.
as a liaison between referring providers faculty residents and patients/family members answering routine questions and concerns.
perinatal meetings as necessary including weekly MFM-NICU reviews.
a health plan emphasizing the responsibility and participation of the patient and family and other health team members.
as a liaison with referring physician offices to assist in the timely scheduling of referrals and to notify them of changes in patient status.
pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment in accordance with Nursing Practice Act.
advanced counseling and education to patients and families.
patient phone calls and determines urgency for evaluation.
O. Provides well-woman care in general obstetrics/gynecology clinic setting
as a preceptor and education resource for APRN and PA students.
education and guidance to SIU medical students and residents as needed.
staff with daily procedures as needed including non-stress tests amniocentesis venipuncture etc.
duties as assigned.

II. Administration 20%
supervises the daily activities of the charge nurse registered dietitian and other staff as assigned.
secretarial and clerical personnel in the performance of their duties including medical coding and insurance questions.
conjunction with the charge nurse and ultrasound manager coordinates the daily operations of everyday clinical activities within the MFM division.
new clinical staff and preparing orientation training schedules.
conjunction with the charge nurse inventories and prepares orders for clinical and laboratory supplies.
with and reviews weekly clinical staff schedules and assists with monthly perinatal schedules.
staff on clinical procedures and protocols.
departmental and institutional meetings to keep current on standards of service and institutional guidelines and policies (OCP ORS Clinical Manager Meetings)
daily lab operations and works closely with HSHS St. Johns Hospital Memorial Medical Center and Medspeed to provide lab services to MFM patients.
as safety officer/ contact within the department.
billing/ coding staff with accuracy and completion of billing.

III. Education 5%
A. Develops and coordinates patient teaching guides for high-risk obstetrical conditions.
current knowledge of Maternal-Fetal Medicine by participating in conferences seminars and professional organizations.
patients and families regarding the obstetrical condition potential treatment-related complications and side-effect management.
in teaching obstetrics clinical care skills to residents and students.
in continuing education efforts and mentoring of clinical staff.

IV. Research 5%
A. Works in conjunction with cooperative group data managers to coordinate the implementation of clinical protocols and to provide patient information as needed.
B. Assists faculty in Maternal-Fetal Medicine with research as they act as investigators for clinical trials.
C. Assists the outpatient nursing staff in implementing special requirements of research protocols

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.

2. Received passing score on national certifying exam recognized by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

3. Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Illinois or ability to be licensed.

4. Skilled in human relationships as well as strong communication skills both oral and written.

5. Ability to input data into a computer and keep accurate statistics.

6. EMR competency

7. Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Prior experience in the care of obstetrical patients and the management of clinical research protocols is highly preferable.

Demonstrates by actions commitment to the mission and the behavioral standards of SIU School of Medicine. Provides excellent service to both internal and external customers through collaboration and partnership; compassion and respect; integrity and accountability; diversity and inclusion; as well as continuous learning and improvement.

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