Physician Assistant (PA) / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - General Surgery

BC/BE Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioner

HSHS Medical Group is recruiting a BC/BE Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our General Surgery team in Springfield, IL based at HSHS St. John's Hospital. This APP will work alongside a team of four surgeons and will go with them to the OR as their primary first assist. This APP will also assist with outpatient, clinic-based appointments and inpatient rounds when they are not in the OR. Any APRNs applying for the position must also have an RNFA certification.

Position Details:

• Monday - Friday weekly schedule with an option of a 4 day work week
• Weekly schedule will be a mix of OR time, clinic time, and inpatient coverage
• The clinic is on the hospital campus and is attached to the main hospital to easily access the OR and the inpatient floors from the outpatient clinic and provider office.
• After hours clinic call required, which consists of phone call only with no obligation to come onsite after hours if a call is received.
• EPIC EMR in both the inpatient and outpatient setting

Position Requirements:

• Unrestricted Illinois license prior to start
• Board Certified as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant *Please note, any APRN considered for the position must have a First Assist Certification.
• Experience in general surgery or another surgical field is preferred, but experience in other specialties will be considered.

Compensation & Benefits Package:

• Base Salary: $142,991 with bonus earning potential
• Sign-On Bonus
• CME Benefits Provided Annually
• Fully comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision coverage as well as retirement benefits.

Education Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Nursing is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing PLUS 5 years relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Doctoral degree in Nursing is preferred.

Experience Qualifications:

• Experience in management of patients across the care continuum preferred.

Certifications, Licenses and Registrations:

• Licensed in the state of practice as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse is required.
• Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (WDSPS) or
• Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Board certification from the National Certification Corporation is preferred.
• Controlled Substance license in state of practice is preferred.
• Federal DEA license is preferred.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification is preferred.

HSHS requires COVID-19 vaccines or an approved medical or religious exemption for all colleagues.

HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.

• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.

• Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.

• Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.

• Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!

• Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!

A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.

Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process

Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants.

Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions.

These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS.

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