AH Floyd Weight Management - Full-Time NP/PA

About the role

The Department 02400 FLMG General Surgery at Advocate Health Care is seeking a qualified PA-C or NP to join our dedicated team. This position is full-time with benefits eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Completes and documents accurate comprehensive, episodic history and physical assessments
• Orders, conducts, supervises, and interprets diagnostic laboratory and imaging studies
• Prescribes treatments, therapies, and manages acute and chronic health problems
• Provides clear, concise, accurate, and legible information regarding patient care in the record
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to formulate a comprehensive plan of care
• Fulfills billing and productivity metrics requirements
• Works with interdisciplinary team to develop resource-conscious care delivery strategies
• Provides patient education and assists in healthcare decision-making
• Advocates for patients, families, co-workers, the community, and the nursing profession
• Participates in peer review and quality improvement initiatives
• Conducts, assists, and mentors others in research activities
• Advises interdisciplinary care teams with evidence-based interventions and health promotion information
• Works with policy-making bodies to improve patient care

Requirements

• Masters Degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Master's Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Master's Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Master's Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Current Illinois APRN License
• Current Illinois Registered Nurse license
• Current Illinois Controlled Substance License within 6 months of hire
• Possession of a current DEA Registration within six months of hire
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency with an Electronic Medical Record
• National certification as a CNS from an accredited body

Qualifications

• Licensure: PA-C or NP
• Education/Experience: Required Master's Degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Master's Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Required Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills. Proficiency with an Electronic Medical Record. National certification as a CNS from an accredited body. Current Illinois APRN License. Current Illinois Registered Nurse license. Current Illinois Controlled Substance License within 6 months of hire.

Skills

• Ability to work varying hours and shifts to meet the needs of Advocate Health Care
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situations
• Able to respond quickly to patient needs and work at a fast pace
• Routinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients
• Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous or unpleasant conditions while caring for the sick
• Recognizes needs and behaviors of a variety of patient age groups
• Able to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Education Assistance Program

Pay

$51.05 - $76.60 per hour

Schedule

Monday - Friday, NO CALL, NO WEEKENDS, NO HOLIDAYS