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General Description: We are looking for a highly motivated, professional certified Nurse Practitioner or Physican Assistant to join our private practice. We are a Cardiology practice focusing in Electrophysiology. Job is both inpatient and outpatient. APN/PA will be responsible and accountable for the overall care management of an assigned group of patients. Full time position available with benefits. 2 or more years of cariology nursing experience is required. Job is rotating locations: La Grange, South Loop Chicago, Palos Heights, Orland Park and Oak Lawn.
Essential Functions/Duties:
-Management of patients with cardiac arrhythmias and cardiac devices in both inpatient and outpatient setting.
-Collaborates with members of the health care team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
-Clinical judgment skills to make treatment plans of actual or potential health conditions.
-Provide and interpret diagnostic testing.
-Set up procedures and outpatient testing.
-Assist with prior authorizations for procedures/ testing and medications.
-Anticoagulation management for patients.
-Assist physicians as needed in outpatient clinic and inpatient services.
-Documenting inpatient and outpatient clinic and progress notes.
-Collaborates with physicians, staff, patients and family members to develop and implement a coordinated plan of care.
-Provide ongoing education to patients and patient family members.
-Reviews and updates protocols and standards of care based on current research and clinical practice guidelines.
-Develop teaching tools for patients regarding their cardiac conditions.
-Teaching patients and family members related to their cardiac conditions, treatment plans and medications.
-Provides pre, peri and post-operative instructions for electrophysiology procedures including but not limited to cardiac device implants, cardiac ablations, cardioversions, and tilt table testing.
-Assist physician/ other nurse practitioners during office visits as needed.
-Provide wound care; assess wounds for potential complications/infections.
-Documentation of clinic visits and phone calls.
-Make recommendations for improving processes and quality of care for patients.
-Participates in clinical research.
-Performs other clinical support tasks as assigned.
-Travel to device satellite clinics (South Loop, Evergreen Park, Oak Lawn, Palos Heights, Orland Park)
Education:
-Master’s of Science in Nursing
-Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
-OR for PAs- Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) or Master of Clinical Health Services (MCHS) title
-2-years direct patient care experience in Cardiology .
-Certification/Licensure: Active license as a Registered Nurse, Certified Nurse Practitioner in Illinois or multistate licensure, or PA license.
-BCLS and ACLS certifications.
Experience/Skills
At least 2 years experience in Cardiology with preference in Electrophysiology. Knowledge of telemetry, pacemakers, implantable cardiac defibrillators, and electrophysiological procedures. Must have excellent time management, organizational, interpersonal communication, and written/verbal communication skills. Must have knowledge of EMR systems.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time occasional weekend coverage/ very rare Call (no call for the first year)
Pay: will be based on experience.
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Medical specialties:
- Cardiology
Physical setting:
- Inpatient (LaGrange Hospital and Christ Medical Center)
- Outpatient (Orland Park, South Loop, Oak Lawn, Palos and La Grange)
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday, occasional weekends
License/Certification:
- Certified Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $90,000.00 – $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible spending account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Medical Specialty:
- Cardiology
- Hospital Medicine
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
Ability to Commute:
- Chicago, IL 60605 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Chicago, IL 60605: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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