Advanced Practice Provider (APP, NP, PA) , Electrophysiology - Full Time Day

UChicago Medicine • Full-time • Chicago, IL, US • 2m ago

Job Description

Join UChicago Medicine, as an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) within the Electrophysiology Cardiology department. This is a combination of inpatient and Outpatient.

We offer advanced surgical solutions to treat atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valve disease and many other heart conditions. From reconstructing failing hearts to performing robotic and minimally invasive cardiac surgery, our surgeons are helping patients with heart disease return to active, full lives. At the core of our heart surgery program is a team of internationally known cardiac surgeons who are leaders in the field and are often among the first to perform groundbreaking procedures.

As an Advanced Practice Provider, The APRN’s primary responsibilities include but are not limited to , working alongside the EP Providers in clinic, and likely rounding on patients in the hospital; reviewing Epic inbaskets; clinic will see return patients independently, post op (ablation, cardioversion, pacemakers), hospital discharge, etc. APRN must be flexible with other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

Provide daily management of patients undergoing Cardiac, Vascular and Thoracic procedures, including heart and lung transplantation and ventricular assist devices.
Gathers pertinent information systematically and skillfully from all sources: history, diagnostic tests, comprehensive physical examination, and psycho-social assessments.
Differentiates normal and abnormal variations for all body systems.
Cardiac, Vascular and Thoracic procedures, including heart and lung transplantation and ventricular assist devices.
Assesses patient and family adaptation, coping skills and the need for crisis or other intervention.
Accurately interprets diagnostic tests.
Analyzes multiple sources of data in making clinical judgments and in determining the effectiveness of a plan of care.
Develops problem lists with associated differential diagnosis.
Identifies educational needs of the patient and family and assists with teaching.
Incorporates assessment findings into a plan to direct patient care.
Formulates a plan of care in collaboration with the patient, family, physician, nursing staff and other member of the health care team which incorporates health care maintenance, discharge and follow-up care.
Plans and implements appropriate pharmacological therapies.
Accurately and appropriately performs routine diagnostic and therapeutic techniques according to established protocols and standardized procedures for nurse practitioners.
Initiates referrals based on patient and family need.
Seeks appropriate consultation dependent upon patient health care needs.
Accurately presents and documents the database, impression and plan of care.
Promotes, has knowledge of and utilizes appropriate patient care protocol relating to the physical, psychosocial and developmental needs of adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Participates in research projects in the practice area.
Perform other related duties and initiatives as deemed necessary in the best interests of patient care.

Nurse Practitioner (NP) Required Qualifications

Master's of Science in Nursing
Current and/or eligibility for State of Illinois RN and APN licensure/registration
Certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurse's Credentialing Center or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Ability to qualify for Illinois and DEA prescribing numbers

Physician Assistant (PA) Required Qualifications

Completion of an accredited (Physician Assistant) educational program
Certification by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Current and/or eligibility for State of Illinois licensure/registration
Certification in ACLS
Experience using automated IS including but not limited to: keyboards, computer terminals, telephones, battery-operated devices, heat-copying devices, and automated dispensing machines

Position Details

Job Type/FTE: 1.0
Shift: Day
Unit/Department: Cardiac Surgery
CBA Code: Non-Union

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