Aprn -Gastroenterology And Hepatology

APRN-CNP-MEDICINE/Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Hiring Department: Department of Medicine

Location: Chicago

Requisition ID: 1026214

Posting Close Date: 07/31/2024

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

The University of Illinois Chicago has an exciting opportunity for an APRN to work in our outpatient Gastroenterology clinic, located in the Specialty Care Bldg. The APRN will support the Gastroenterology team, be required to provide patient care and manage general Gastroenterology patients independently, under the supervision of a physician. APRN will advocate for patients, families, co-workers, the community, and the nursing profession. Integrate evidence-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision-making. Participate in peer review and competency assessment activities, seek experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge. Establish an effective relationship with the entire care team. May advance the profession through presentations and publications and may lead and assist in research and evidence-based practice through participant selection, coordination of the protocol(s), data.

Job knowledge and Skills:

• Manage the care of patients within assigned area and/or area of expertise and within parameters of medical staff privileges.

• Obtain relevant patient health history. Study and interpret patient tests and records.

• Perform physical exam and record findings.

• Perform various diagnostic, preventive and/or therapeutic procedures and/or order special screenings and developmental or laboratory tests to diagnose conditions; interpret results.

• Prescribe/order appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and develop a treatment plan.

• Develop an educational plan for patient/family.

• Assist with scheduling of patients for upcoming procedures including coordinating with other services (division, departments) and completion of necessary documentation, scheduling forms and clearance.

• Order appropriate consultation/referral.

• Determine effectiveness of treatment plan with documentation of treatment provided and patient outcomes.

• Reassess and modify plan with patient/family and treatment team within the parameters of medical staff privileges.

• Participates in the educational experiences of nursing students, medical students, residents and other healthcare disciplines. By being involved in case conferences, serving as a preceptor and mentor, assisting with curriculum development and instruction.

• The Advanced Practice Nurse is required to have and maintain a faculty appointment in order to receive clinical privileges to practice at the University of Illinois Health System.

• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Master's degree in Nursing or Doctorate degree in Nursing required.

Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Illinois required.

Staff Nursing experience in Gastroenterology and Hepatology preferred.

Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required

Current controlled substance licensure required

Current National Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between physician, APN and PA providers as well as college and hospital leadership and the multi-disciplinary team.

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