Advanced Practice Nurse, NP, Cardiology, Oak Lawn - Full Time

The Advanced Practice Nurse, NP, Cardiology supports Cardiologists in inpatient rounding at CMC and ambulatory outpatient clinics. Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans; manages conditions based on clinical indication and evidence-based care; provides health promotion and disease prevention counseling; documents in the electronic medical record; and participates in quality and onboarding initiatives. Weekend coverage required.

Responsibilities

Inpatient rounding at CMC supporting Cardiologists on the rounding service; Ambulatory outpatient clinics; Weekend coverage required; Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition; Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives; Provides health promotion, disease prevention and disease management counseling and education of patients and families; Manages patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and seeks physician or other healthcare team member consultation or referrals as appropriate; Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record; Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team and/or health or community agencies; Performs office or hospital procedures in accordance with specialty practice, competency and granted privileges; Participates in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives/performance activities, meetings and committees; Participates in education and/or onboarding of new team members, students, and other health care professionals; Maintains standards of productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics

Requirements

Active RN, and APRN/APRN-FPA/APNP or other APRN license(s) in state(s) of practice; Active national board certification in area of clinical practice and populations served; Active DEA registration prior to hire; If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire; Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire; Master’s Degree in Nursing; Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency and excellent decision-making skills; Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team; Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record; Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others; Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively; Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday; Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing; Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist, lift up to 20 lbs over the head, carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance, and operate all equipment necessary to perform the job; Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served

Nice to have

Acute Care Certification strongly preferred

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; Educational Assistance Program; Competitive compensation; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance