Advanced Practice Nurse, APN, Trauma Surgery, Oak Lawn

Department: 04411 AMG Christ - Surgery:
Trauma Status:
Full time Benefits Eligible:
Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Trauma Surgery Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, Illinois

Join a highly collaborative Trauma Surgery team at one of the region's premier Level I Trauma Centers. This position offers a dynamic blend of inpatient acute care and ambulatory follow-up, providing the opportunity to manage complex trauma patients across the continuum of care.

Position Highlights Practice Setting: 90% inpatient/hospital-based care, 10% ambulatory clinic

Schedule:

Three 12 hour shifts per week (6:00 AM - 6:30 PM) Weekend Requirement:
Every 4th weekend rotation Holiday Requirement:
None Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of trauma surgeons, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and specialists dedicated to delivering exceptional patient outcomes Opportunity to care for high-acuity trauma and acute surgical patients in a fast-paced academic environment

Why Advocate Health Be part of a nationally recognized, mission-driven health system committed to clinical excellence and innovation Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package Supportive team culture focused on professional growth and work-life balance This role is ideal for an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner who thrives in a high-acuity setting and is passionate about delivering exceptional care to trauma and surgical patients.

Pay Range: $54.90 - $82.35

• Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition. 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.
• 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.
• Performs office or hospital procedures in accordance with specialty practice, competency and granted privileges (where applicable).
• Participates in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives/performance activities, organizational and/or departmental meetings and committees, peer review, and work groups 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.

• License/Registration/Certification
  
  Required:
  
  Active RN, and APRN/APRN-FPA/APNP or other APRN license(s) in state(s) of practice, AND Active national board certification in area of clinical practice and populations served, AND Active DEA registration prior to hire, AND If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire, AND Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire
• Education Required:
  
  Master’s Degree in…