Advanced Practice Provider (APN or PA)

Location : Chicago, IL

Job Description :

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Works collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team, using advanced clinical skills and knowledge to provide assessment, evaluation, testing, treatment, therapies, medical management, and other direct care to general ENT and otology patients.

Provides healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician in outpatient settings.

Performs outpatient general ENT and Otology procedures.

Examines patients to obtain information about their physical condition. Instructs and counsels patients about prescribed therapeutic regimens, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.

Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests, interprets diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.

Makes tentative diagnoses and decisions about the management and treatment of patients.

Obtains, compiles, and records patient medical data, including health history, progress notes, and results of physical examination.

Performs therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and infection management.

Prescribes therapy or medication, typically with physician approval.

Evaluates goals and outcomes taking into account the benefit-versus-burden, safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness for the patient, family and the organization.

Develops diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions needed to achieve the goals and outcomes of the patient’s plan of care.

Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education :

An advanced degree (or equivalent, if license received prior to July 1, 2001) from an accredited school / college of nursing or completion of an accredited Physician Assistant educational program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA).

Experience :

Two or more years of clinical experience in a related area of specialty.

Licenses and Certifications for Advanced Practice Nurse :

Current Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) license in the State of Illinois or eligibility to receive by start date.

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Illinois or eligibility to receive by start date.

Licenses and Certifications for Physician Assistant :

Current Physician Assistant license / registration in the State of Illinois or eligibility to receive by start date.

Certification from the National Commission for the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) by start date.

Preferred Competencies

Knowledge of basic medical terminology.

Knowledge of pharmacy, phlebotomy, injections, and general ENT / otology procedures.

Ability to provide direct patient care in a professional and respectful manner.

Excellent verbal and written communication.

Ability to read documents or instruments.

Ability to perform detailed work.

Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks with occasional interruptions.

Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality while handling sensitive information.

Working Conditions

Direct patient contact in an ambulatory clinical care setting.

Exposure to human blood, human blood components, and / or products made from human blood.

Exposure to infectious material.

Exposure to X-Ray Producing Equipment.

High stress environment.

Irregular work schedule with early morning and evening shifts.

Requires use of personal protective equipment.

Office environment.

Sterile / clean room environment.

Application Documents

Resume (required)

Cover Letter (required)

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