Advanced Practice Provider PA - Cardiovascular Surgery

Overview Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report. Position General Summary: The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) works within the multidisciplinary clinical team to provide individualized patient care through history and physical assessment, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, medication ordering, prescribing and management, formulating diagnoses and patient/family education. They promote evidenced based practice by conducting or participating in research and academic activities. They provide support to colleagues and staff to promote the professional development of the advanced practice profession at Lurie Children’s and in the community-at-large. The role is unique to each division and in accordance with individual credentialing and privileging through the Medical Staff Office. Advance Practice Provider Transition into Practice Fellowship Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago offers an Advance Practice Provider (APP) transition into practice fellowship for all new graduate APPs. All new hire APPs, even those with experience, are invited to participate in the fellowship. The APP transition into practice fellowship is designed to provide a supportive structure and strategies to facilitate the transition from the academic to clinical setting for newly hired APPs and institution to institution transition for those with experience. The first year of employment will consist of quarterly didactic sessions with integrated facilitator led peer supported transition sessions, structured mentorship, and precepted practice-based learning with standardized competencies. APPs in the fellowship are hired as paid employees of the institution. The fellowship is designed to aid the development of well prepared, clinically competent, APPs as well as to provide support, build confidence and skills to develop a collaborative practice. Essential Job Functions Area Specific Job Accountabilities: Provides expert clinical care, education, consultation, advocacy, research, leadership and mentorship. Manages primary, acute and chronic health problems through comprehensive history and physical examination assessment and diagnosis, including palliative and end of life care. Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests and procedures. Orders and prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and performs other therapeutic or corrective measures to treat illness and improve health status. Promotes the advancement of the profession at Lurie Children’s and the community-at-large, including publication, participation in professional organizations and providing educational support to the nursing staff. Collaborates and coordinates care with the medical team to deliver evidenced-based care and establish best practices in clinical care. Participates in research design, implementation, and interpretation. Meets the Medical Staff’s Allied Health Practitioners core measures of performance related to patient care, medical knowledge, practice-based learning and improvement, interpersonal communication skills, professionalism, and system-based practice. Performs job functions adhering to service principles with a customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to patients, families, co-workers, and others. Role may include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Master’s degree or higher from an accredited school appropriate for certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Two (2) years of relevant clinical experience preferred. Licensure in the State of Illinois as an APRN/PA is required. Clinical privileges through credentialing by the Medical Staff Office achieved within 90 days of hire. Practices under the direction of advanced practice provider or physician providers until fully credentialed and privileged. Basic Life Support certification required. Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification and/or other specialty certification required in some areas within 6 months of employment. Any other certification required for specialty area. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, basic computer skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills. Education Master’s Degree: Physician Assistant (Required) Pay and Benefits Pay Range: $125,840.00 - $207,646.40 Benefits Health, dental and vision insurance Employer paid group term life and disability Health Savings Account contributions Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave 403(b) with a 5% employer match Voluntary benefits: Supplemental Life, AD&D, Disability, Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage Tuition assistance and student loan servicing support Backup Childcare and Eldercare; Employee Assistance Program and other behavioral health resources Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities; discount purchasing programs Equal Employment Opportunity Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Support email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr