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CORVITA HEALTH & ASSOCIATES LTD lists this Nurse Practitioner opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Benefits:
n401(k)
nHealth insurance
nPaid time off
nJoin a Premier Cardiac Electrophysiology Team in the Chicago Area.
nWe are a well-established, privately owned cardiology practice with a specialized focus in Electrophysiology seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to deliver exceptional inpatient and outpatient care alongside our board-certified electrophysiologists. APN/PA will be responsible and accountable for the overall care management of an assigned group of patients.
nPractice Locations (rotating) La Grange, South Loop Chicago, Palos Heights, Orland Park, and Oak Lawn – all within easy commuting distance.
nEssential Functions/Duties:
n-Management of patients with cardiac arrhythmias and cardiac devices in both inpatient and outpatient setting.
n-Collaborates with members of the health care team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
n-Clinical judgment skills to make treatment plans of actual or potential health conditions.
n-Provide and interpret diagnostic testing.
n-Set up procedures and outpatient testing.
n-Assist with prior authorizations for procedures/ testing and medications.
n-Anticoagulation management for patients.
n-Assist physicians as needed in outpatient clinic and inpatient services.
n-Documenting inpatient and outpatient clinic and progress notes.
n-Collaborates with physicians, staff, patients and family members to develop and implement a coordinated plan of care.
n-Provide ongoing education to patients and patient family members.
n-Reviews and updates protocols and standards of care based on current research and clinical practice guidelines.
n-Develop teaching tools for patients regarding their cardiac conditions.
n-Teaching patients and family members related to their cardiac conditions, treatment plans and medications.
n-Provides pre, peri and post-operative instructions for electrophysiology procedures including but not limited to cardiac device implants, cardiac ablations, cardioversions, and tilt table testing.
n-Assist physician/ other nurse practitioners during office visits as needed.
n-Provide wound care; assess wounds for potential complications/infections.
n-Documentation of clinic visits and phone calls.
n-Make recommendations for improving processes and quality of care for patients.
n-Participates in clinical research.
n-Performs other clinical support tasks as assigned.
n-Travel to device satellite clinics (South Loop, Evergreen Park, Oak Lawn, Palos Heights, Orland Park)
nEducation:
n-Master’s of Science in Nursing
n-Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
n-OR for PAs- Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) or Master of Clinical Health Services (MCHS) title
n-2-years direct patient care experience in Cardiology .
n-Certification/Licensure: Active license as a Registered Nurse, Certified Nurse Practitioner in Illinois or multistate licensure, or PA license.
n-BCLS and ACLS certifications.
nExperience/Skills
nAt least 2 years' experience in Cardiology with preference in Electrophysiology. Knowledge of telemetry, pacemakers, implantable cardiac defibrillators, and electrophysiological procedures. Must have excellent time management, organizational, interpersonal communication, and written/verbal communication skills. Must have knowledge of EMR systems.
nJob Type: Full-time
nJob Type: Full-time occasional weekend coverage/ very rare Call (no call for the first year)
nPay: will be based on experience.
nBenefits:
nHealth insurance
nPaid time off
nMedical specialties:
nCardiology
nPhysical setting:
nInpatient (LaGrange Hospital and Christ Medical Center)
nOutpatient (Orland Park, South Loop, Oak Lawn, Palos and La Grange)
nSchedule:
n8 hour shift
nMonday to Friday, occasional weekends
nLicense/Certification:
nCertified Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)
nWork Location: In person
nJob Types: Full-time, Permanent
nPay: $90,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
nBenefits:
nFlexible spending account
nPaid time off
nProfessional development assistance
nAbility to Commute and Relocate: In person
nJob Type: Full-time
nLicense/Certification: NP Required
Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
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