Advanced Practice Provider - Nocturnist

By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You’ll work in a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed through words and actions. You’ll contribute to an innovative culture that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together.

Job Description Summary

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is seeking a full time Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to work in a Nocturnist position. This position will be 8 pm-6 am, Monday through Thursday (4 days per week with 10hour days)

Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) consist of Physician Assistant (PAs) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs). APRNs may practice in the role of Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) or Nurse Practitioner (NP). Please refer to the Clinical Nurse Specialist job description.

The Advanced Practice Provider is responsible for providing care to both inpatients and outpatients. In collaboration with the physician, assists with the diagnosis of medical conditions, planning and implementation of interventions, as well as evaluating patient responses. Serves as a resource for staff and students on issues and strategies in the management of patients and is expected to participate in scientific clinical research and publication.

The Advanced Practice Provider consistently demonstrates support of the SRAlab statement of Mission and Philosophy by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.

The Advanced Practice Provider demonstrates SRAlab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and SRAlab Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, & Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

SCOPE
All Advanced Practice Providers:
Clinical privileges for the individual advanced practice provider shall be made by the Board of Directors upon recommendation of the Executive Committee of Active Medical Staff.

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses:
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) may engage in activities that normally constitute the practice of nursing without credentialing, provided they have the preparation, knowledge and experience necessary to properly execute the practice. Medical diagnostic, therapeutic and management functions will be instituted under medical supervision using practice guidelines or protocols developed by the Institute.

Scope of practice for the nurse practitioner is subject to the definition scope as identified in Section 3 of the Illinois Nursing Act of 1987 (225 ILCS 65/3), and will be adjusted as the current practice act is amended.

Job Description

The Advanced Practice Provider will:

• Elicit a history and physical examination, assisting the attending physician in establishing a diagnosis, implementing interventions, prescribing medications, therapies and diagnostic tests, and evaluating patient responses to therapies under the direction of a physician.

• Assess patients using physically and technologically derived data, including the evaluation of diagnostic test results, and document results in the patient record.

• Assemble a medical database that includes health history, history of chief complaint, and physical examination of selected patients, documenting the findings in the patient record.

• Assist physician with ordering medical consultations, therapies, and interventions including, medications, diagnostic tests, respiratory care, nutrition, and fluid and electrolyte support. 

• Perform and document diagnostic and therapeutic procedures based on the needs of the specific patient population as determined collaboratively with the physician and as approved by the Credentialing Committee. 

• Evaluate patient responses to disease processes and therapeutic interventions, and determine the effectiveness of care and the need to alter the plan of care.

• Present selected patients’ assessment, diagnosis, and plan of care during medical rounds.

• Lead or participate in patient team conferences and family/team meetings, documenting the discussion in the patient record, and communicating the outcome to the interdisciplinary team.

• Provide information and support to patient and families, facilitating communication between patient and members of the health care team.