Advanced Practice Provider - Urology Clinic
Advanced Urology Associates Advanced Urology Associates New Lenox, IL New Lenox, IL Full-time Full-time From $100,000 a year From $100,000 a year The Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) functions as an independent healthcare provider who, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team, is responsible for providing comprehensive care to both well and ill patients in an outpatient urology setting.
He/she demonstrates a high degree of clinical expertise in working with patients with acute and chronic illnesses.
He/she is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion and care coordination for patients and families with acute and chronic health needs.
The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant demonstrates an advanced level of medical/nursing clinical knowledge, communication and interdisciplinary collaboration, professionalism and systems-based practice.
He/she works with administrative, nursing, and physician to assure safe, effective, quality patient care.
Clinical Knowledge 1.
Demonstrates knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, presentation and epidemiology of medical conditions.
2.
Performs history and physical assessments of patients that are accurate, complete, concise, relevant and appropriate for age, gender and clinical problem.
3.
Orders appropriate diagnostic studies and correctly interprets the results.
4.
Utilizes critical thinking to synthesize and analyze collected data.
5.
Develops, implements, evaluates and alters the plan of care as needed.
6.
Manages general medical and surgical conditions based on knowledge of the indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions and adverse reactions of pharmacologic agents and other relevant treatment modalities.
7.
Counsels and educates patients and families.
8.
Demonstrates proficiency in procedural skills pertinent to practice area.
9.
Maintains accurate, complete, concise and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
Patient Care 1.
Provides care that is patient and family centered, compassionate, appropriate and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness and treatment of disease throughout the lifespan.
2.
Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team.
3.
Incorporates the patient and family in care planning and treatment across settings.
4.
Serves as an advocate for patients and families in navigating the health care system.
Responsibilities 1.
Conduct comprehensive or episodic health history and physical assessment of patients with acute, chronic and/or potential health problems.
2.
Establish medical diagnoses.
3.
Oversee treatments and supportive care needs.
4.
Write specific orders within the limits of the practice agreement/scope of practice.
5.
Provide appropriate direction to clinic staff regarding patient care issues.
6.
Communicates effectively with referring and primary health care providers.
7.
Manage independent outpatient clinical practice and coverage for collaborating physicians.
8.
Manage independent triage and coverage of physicians triage, when necessary 9.
Maintain clinical documentation according to group practice.
10.
Educates patients and families on treatments plans and wellness care.
11.
Participate in physician in-office dispensary (IOD) for patients to help ensure coordinated and safe patient compliance as well as effective side effect management.
12.
Hospital rounding, when needed Education If Nurse Practitioner:
Master's or Doctorate's degree from accredited Nursing Program.
If Physician Assistant:
Master's or Doctorate's degree from accredited PA Program.
Current CPR (BLS) certification must be maintained.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) a plus.
Active Advanced Practitioner controlled substance license and DEA license required.
Minimum 1-2 years working as an Advanced Practitioner in oncology or urology.
Travel - Ability to travel to all three locations (Joliet, New Lenox, Morris) Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $100,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Continuing education credits Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Malpractice insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Weekly schedule:
Monday to Friday Work setting:
Clinic Outpatient Ability to commute/relocate:
New Lenox, IL 60451:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) License/Certification:
Certified Nurse Practitioner (Preferred) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
He/she demonstrates a high degree of clinical expertise in working with patients with acute and chronic illnesses.
He/she is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion and care coordination for patients and families with acute and chronic health needs.
The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant demonstrates an advanced level of medical/nursing clinical knowledge, communication and interdisciplinary collaboration, professionalism and systems-based practice.
He/she works with administrative, nursing, and physician to assure safe, effective, quality patient care.
Clinical Knowledge 1.
Demonstrates knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, presentation and epidemiology of medical conditions.
2.
Performs history and physical assessments of patients that are accurate, complete, concise, relevant and appropriate for age, gender and clinical problem.
3.
Orders appropriate diagnostic studies and correctly interprets the results.
4.
Utilizes critical thinking to synthesize and analyze collected data.
5.
Develops, implements, evaluates and alters the plan of care as needed.
6.
Manages general medical and surgical conditions based on knowledge of the indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions and adverse reactions of pharmacologic agents and other relevant treatment modalities.
7.
Counsels and educates patients and families.
8.
Demonstrates proficiency in procedural skills pertinent to practice area.
9.
Maintains accurate, complete, concise and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
Patient Care 1.
Provides care that is patient and family centered, compassionate, appropriate and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness and treatment of disease throughout the lifespan.
2.
Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team.
3.
Incorporates the patient and family in care planning and treatment across settings.
4.
Serves as an advocate for patients and families in navigating the health care system.
Responsibilities 1.
Conduct comprehensive or episodic health history and physical assessment of patients with acute, chronic and/or potential health problems.
2.
Establish medical diagnoses.
3.
Oversee treatments and supportive care needs.
4.
Write specific orders within the limits of the practice agreement/scope of practice.
5.
Provide appropriate direction to clinic staff regarding patient care issues.
6.
Communicates effectively with referring and primary health care providers.
7.
Manage independent outpatient clinical practice and coverage for collaborating physicians.
8.
Manage independent triage and coverage of physicians triage, when necessary 9.
Maintain clinical documentation according to group practice.
10.
Educates patients and families on treatments plans and wellness care.
11.
Participate in physician in-office dispensary (IOD) for patients to help ensure coordinated and safe patient compliance as well as effective side effect management.
12.
Hospital rounding, when needed Education If Nurse Practitioner:
Master's or Doctorate's degree from accredited Nursing Program.
If Physician Assistant:
Master's or Doctorate's degree from accredited PA Program.
Current CPR (BLS) certification must be maintained.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) a plus.
Active Advanced Practitioner controlled substance license and DEA license required.
Minimum 1-2 years working as an Advanced Practitioner in oncology or urology.
Travel - Ability to travel to all three locations (Joliet, New Lenox, Morris) Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $100,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Continuing education credits Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Malpractice insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Weekly schedule:
Monday to Friday Work setting:
Clinic Outpatient Ability to commute/relocate:
New Lenox, IL 60451:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) License/Certification:
Certified Nurse Practitioner (Preferred) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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