Advanced Practice Provider, NP or PA-C, Pain Management, Crystal Lake - Full Time

Advocate Health is seeking a motivated and collaborative Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing Pain Management team in the Crystal Lake area. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive, team-based environment delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with acute and chronic pain conditions; Develop and implement individualized treatment plans; Collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary team members; Participate in hospital rounding as part of the care continuum; Provide patient education and promote long-term pain management strategies

Requirements

Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant; Strong clinical skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively; Self-motivated, proactive, and team-oriented approach; 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; 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; operate all equipment necessary to perform the job

Nice to have

Prior experience in pain management or a related field 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; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance