Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant - Emergency Department; Part-time- shift

Description

Join the Emergency Department at Humboldt Park Health in Chicago. Work with a multidisciplinary team of emergency physicians, advanced practice clinicians and nurses who serve the community of Humboldt Park.

• Prior NP work experience preferred
• Experience in the emergency department setting preferred
• Ability to work varying hours and shifts.
• Comfortable with minor procedures including suturing and I&D's.
• The ideal candidate will provide quality patient care, demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, and be motivated to manage throughput in our busy department.

Part-time positions available

• Prior NP work experience preferred
• Experience in the emergency department setting preferred
• Ability to work varying hours and shifts.
• Comfortable with minor procedures including suturing and I&D's.
• The ideal candidate will provide quality patient care, demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, and be motivated to manage throughput in our busy department.

• Completes and documents an accurate history and physical examination of patients
• Conducts comprehensive or episodic health assessments and develops patient care plans
• Orders and interprets tests, treatments, and therapies within the scope of practice
• Prescribes medications
• Provides clear, concise, and accurate information regarding patient care in the medical record
• Provides education to patients, families, and significant others using established education materials
• May provide other clinical duties within the scope of practice as directed under the emergency plan
• Advocates for patients, families, co-workers, the community and the health care profession
• Integrates evidence-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision-making
• Participates in peer review and competency assessment activities
  
  Seeks experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge
• Establishes an effective relationship with the collaborating physician

• RN degree from an accredited school of nursing
• Master of Nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing
• National certification as an FNP or ENP from an accredited body
• Current Illinois APRN License
• Current Illinois Registered Nurse license.
• Current Illinois Controlled Substance License within 6 months of hire
• Eligible for DEA registration Possession of a current DEA Registration within six months of hire
• Current BLS Certification
• Current PALS/ACLS certification

• Degree from an accredited physician assistant training program
• Physician Assistant License
• Current Certification as a physician assistant by the National Commission of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Previous experience required.