Nurse Practitioner

Responsibilities

• Hospital/Surgical Activities:
  • Secures patients’ history and physical and records same in medical record
  • Affixes patients to surgical tables and positions, preps and drapes the patient, as needed
  • Closes surgical wounds and performs post-operative wound care, removal of K-wires, etc.
  • Transmits supervising surgeon’s orders and ensures co-signature by surgeon
  • Inserts foley catheters, prn
  • Applies dressings, casts, splint brace, abduction pillows, etc.
  • Participates in on-call activities with assigned physician according to the Medical Center policy on allied health
  • Performs minor surgical procedures within scope of licensure
  • Performs and/or assists with patient traction, adjustment, realignment and removal of traction
  • Dictates H&P’s, consultations and discharge summaries
• Clinic Activities:
  • Performs joint aspirations/injections
  • Interprets x-rays
  • Applies casts, splints, braces, etc. under supervision of the physician
  • Secures histories and physicals. Updates status of patients scheduled for recheck visits
  • Removes staples, sutures, drains, etc.
  • Sees patients in the clinic both independently and with supervision
  • Drafts clinic progress notes. Orders appropriate tests and develops patient treatment plans with physician approval
• Other Functions:
  • Performs clinical research, presentations, and other academic activities, as needed with physicians
  • Assists in fielding/triaging physician calls
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Education: Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner Program
• Certifications/Licensure: Active Licensure as Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner in the State of Illinois; ACLS desirable; current CPR required
• Experience: History of exhibited competence, judgment, stability and professional integrity
• Technical Skills: Able to speak/write English language fluently; knowledge of second language helpful but not required
• Soft Skills: Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Physical Requirements: Stand or sit for extended periods of time; occasional exposure to electrical and chemical hazards; requires lifting associated with patient transfers (up to 50 lbs.); requires the ability to bend and stoop without difficulty; involves exposure to blood-borne pathogens; requires verbal/written communication ability in the English language; involves exposure to weather elements and travel to all associations. Hospitals and/or HOA facilities

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance
• Long and short term disability
• 401k program with company match and profit sharing
• Wellness program
• Health savings accounts
• Flexible savings accounts
• ID protection plan and accident, critical illness and hospital benefits
• Paid holidays and paid time off

Company Information

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.