Nurse Practitioner

Benefits 401(k) Health insurance Paid time off Join a Premier Cardiac Electrophysiology Team in the Chicago Area. We are a well-established, privately owned cardiology practice with a specialized focus in Electrophysiology seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to deliver exceptional inpatient and outpatient care alongside our board-certified electrophysiologists. APN/PA will be responsible and accountable for the overall care management of an assigned group of patients. Practice Locations (rotating) La Grange, South Loop Chicago, Palos Heights, Orland Park, and Oak Lawn – all within easy commuting distance. Essential Functions/Duties Management of patients with cardiac arrhythmias and cardiac devices in both inpatient and outpatient setting. Collaborates with members of the health care team to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Clinical judgment skills to make treatment plans of actual or potential health conditions. Provide and interpret diagnostic testing. Set up procedures and outpatient testing. Assist with prior authorizations for procedures/ testing and medications. Anticoagulation management for patients. Assist physicians as needed in outpatient clinic and inpatient services. Documenting inpatient and outpatient clinic and progress notes. Collaborates with physicians, staff, patients and family members to develop and implement a coordinated plan of care. Provide ongoing education to patients and patient family members. Reviews and updates protocols and standards of care based on current research and clinical practice guidelines. Develop teaching tools for patients regarding their cardiac conditions. Teaching patients and family members related to their cardiac conditions, treatment plans and medications. Provides pre, peri and post-operative instructions for electrophysiology procedures including but not limited to cardiac device implants, cardiac ablations, cardioversions, and tilt table testing. Assist physician/ other nurse practitioners during office visits as needed. Provide wound care; assess wounds for potential complications/infections. Documentation of clinic visits and phone calls. Make recommendations for improving processes and quality of care for patients. Participates in clinical research. Performs other clinical support tasks as assigned. Travel to device satellite clinics (South Loop, Evergreen Park, Oak Lawn, Palos Heights, Orland Park) Education Master’s of Science in Nursing Bachelor’s degree in Nursing OR for PAs- Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) or Master of Clinical Health Services (MCHS) title 2-years direct patient care experience in Cardiology . Certification/Licensure: Active license as a Registered Nurse, Certified Nurse Practitioner in Illinois or multistate licensure, or PA license. BCLS and ACLS certifications. Experience/Skills At least 2 years' experience in Cardiology with preference in Electrophysiology. Knowledge of telemetry, pacemakers, implantable cardiac defibrillators, and electrophysiological procedures. Must have excellent time management, organizational, interpersonal communication, and written/verbal communication skills. Must have knowledge of EMR systems. Job Types Full-time Full-time occasional weekend coverage/ very rare Call (no call for the first year) Full-time Permanent Pay will be based on experience. $90,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Medical specialties Cardiology Physical setting Inpatient (LaGrange Hospital and Christ Medical Center) Outpatient (Orland Park, South Loop, Oak Lawn, Palos and La Grange) Schedule 8 hour shift Monday to Friday, occasional weekends License/Certification Certified Nurse Practitioner (Preferred) NP Required Work Location In person Ability to Commute and Relocate In person #J-18808-Ljbffr CORVITA HEALTH & ASSOCIATES LTD