Full Job Description
PRIMARY PURPOSE The APRN/PA is a clinician functioning at a medical level of care to serve patients with acute, chronic or preventive health needs via virtual care delivery programs. Clinical responsibilities include assessment, diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment via virtual health modalities. The APRN/PA participates as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide safe, high quality, cost effective, and evidence-based care. The APRN/PA demonstrates the highest levels of professionalism and upholds the mission, vision and values of Advocate Health. The APRN/PA will provide care within their scope of practice as outlined by applicable state law, licensing, regulations, institutional policy, privileges, and practice agreements.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical responsibilities: Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition via virtual health modalities. This includes ordering, performing and interpreting appropriate diagnostic studies, and prescription of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and therapies. Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives. Leverages digital diagnostics and remote physiologic monitoring when indicated.
Provides health promotion, disease prevention and disease management counseling and education of patients and families. Manages patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and within scope of practice. Seeks physician or other healthcare team member consultation or referrals as appropriate. Escalates need for more emergent or specialized care when necessary. Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record. Substantiates and submits professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices. Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team and/or health or community agencies.
Other responsibilities: Participates in quality, safety and peer review initiatives/performance activities, organizational and/or departmental meetings and committees, peer review, and workgroups as necessary. Participates in education and/or onboarding of new team members, students, and other health care professionals. Seeks experiences to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and advance the profession within and outside of the organization. Maintains standards of productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics to ensure optimal, safe and timely patient care delivery. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED License/Registration/Certification: If Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: Active RN, and applicable APRN/NP/APRN-FPA/APNP license(s) in state(s) of practice, AND Active national board certification as Nurse Practitioner in area of clinical practice and populations served: Family, Adult and Adult-Gero If Physician Assistant: Active PA license(s) in state(s) of practice, AND Active PA national board certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. All APRN and Physician Assistant applicants must have: Active DEA registration as applicable for state of practice If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License Issued by (Governing Body): Level of Education: Master’s Degree If Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN): Master’s or Doctorate’s degree from accredited Nursing Program If Physician Assistant (PA): Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate’s degree from accredited PA Program Field of Study (if applicable): Years of Experience: Requires 3 years of exp MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA) 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. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday. Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.