Pediatrics Advanced Practice Provider

Job Summary:

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a primary care Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) who manages uncomplicated acute and stable chronic illness. The APP is responsible for health assessment, early detection of illness, health promotion, disease prevention and management.  May also develop/coordinate special programs related to area of expertise.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs comprehensive health assessment through patient/family history taking, physical examination and assessment of response to actual or potential health problems
• Orders and interprets tests and diagnostic studies as indicated and within patient care guidelines and standards
• Establishes diagnosis based on assessment and appropriate diagnostic tests and procedures
• Implements treatment plans within established medical protocols and determines plan for reassessment
• Prescribes and regulates medications as per collaborative agreement
• Coordinates follow up contacts with patients as needed in regard to abnormal test results, need for additional treatment, referral to specialist(s), etc.
• Determines individual patient and family educational and informational needs and provides/coordinates knowledge acquisition
• Includes relevant health promotion, prevention and maintenance in health instruction
• Records all assessments, observations, treatment plans, interventions and evaluation in the medical records
• Manages the care of patients in collaboration with other health professionals and members of the healthcare team in order to make decisions about treatment and attain health goals
• Completes medical record documentation and billing requirements in a timely manner as per organizational standards
• Delegates to clinical staff assessments, treatments or tasks appropriate to licensure, competency and knowledge
• Establishes and maintains appropriate clinical privileges
• Provides care at offsite locations as assigned                                                                                                      
• Collaborates with the health team and community agencies in providing comprehensive care
• Maintains and enhances a current level of knowledge relative to professional practice as well as

continuing education requirements necessary for licensure

• Assumes on call responsibilities mutually agreed upon with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
• Accesses resources for indigent, uninsured, disabled or medical underinsured patients and families from federal, state, or local programs
• Regularly attends and participates in provider staff meetings
• Participates on Continuous Quality Improvement committees as assigned by the CMO
• Performs other duties as required within the limits of advanced practice licensure

Competencies

• Ability to follow established procedures and maintain high level of organization
• Ability to learn reasonably quickly and multi-task
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to relate to persons of various economic levels and cultures 
• Ability to remain relaxed and calm under stressful situations
• Ability to speak and write fluently in English; Spanish desirable
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively
• Above average level of interest in working with people and data

• Complies with clinic regulatory standards
• Cooperative and non-competitive attitude with ability to take initiative
• Demonstrate integrity, professionalism and superior customer service skills while working in a fast-paced, moderately stressful environment
• Extensive knowledge of physical assessment, diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacology and management of acute and chronic illness

• Maintains competence of clinical privileges as per policy
• Maintains professional growth and development per current medical practice standards
• Patient and staff-friendly with excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in use of telephone system, computer, and basic office equipment

Education and Experience:

• Completion of a required Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program leading to certification.
• Currently licensed to practice in the State of Illinois
• Extensive knowledge of physical assessment, diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacology and management of acute and chronic illness

• Able to work with patients from a variety of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds
• Prefer a minimum of three years current clinical experience, one year in area of specialty

Physical Requirements:

• Moderate activity including incidental walking, standing, bending, reaching and lifting or carrying for a short distance loads up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to work in conditions that include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissues, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, eye/hand coordination and manual dexterity necessary to deliver medical services and use equipment

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off- 200 hours 1st year, increases with seniority.  Hours are used as holidays, vacation, sick or personal at your discretion.
• Retirement Plan- 401k which includes; Beginning on the 13th month of employment: a safe harbor non-elective contribution equal to 3% of employee’s bi-weekly pay and match 50 cents on the dollar up to the first 4% that the employee contributes
• Eligibility to apply for HRSA’s National Health Service Corp Loan Repayment Program
• Paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Optional benefits- Health Insurance, voluntary benefits include dental, vision, additional life, critical care and accident (significant employer contribution towards health insurance benefit)
• Health Club/Fitness Reimbursement (through BCBS plan)
• Employee Assistance Program