Excellent opportunity to join a team-oriented group of APPs and Neurosurgeons caring for neurosurgical patients at a Level 2 Trauma Center located in beautiful Bloomington, IL. Practice consists of 3 primary and 2 current APP with plans to expand to 4 neurosurgeons and 4 APP team to support a full neurosurgical inpatient coverage model as well as flexible coverage for outpatient (if needed). Our neurosurgical program is committed to educating, training, and mentoring APPs. Includes a $10,000 sign on bonus.
Position Details:
- 5 day work week, 8 hour (variable schedule) with one weekend obligation (2-3 shifts per month)
- Predominantly inpatient service management with outpatient coverage as needed
- The Acute Care PA or APRN performs the following tasks:
- Obtain a patient history
- Perform a physical examination
- Conduct a comprehensive assessment
- Order, conduct and interpret diagnostic tests
- Formulate a diagnostic impression
- Develop and implement a treatment plan
- Monitor the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions
- Prescribe pharmacological agents and treatments and non-pharmacological therapies
- Facilitate appropriate consultations and referrals
- Provide counseling and education to meet patient needs
- Serve as a first assist in surgery, (will provide training and education)
- Participate in research initiatives
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives
- Comply with all required hospital compliance policies involving
- Quality care
- Cost savings
- Timely and up-to-date documentation of medical records
Practice Model:
- 3 primary neurosurgeons + 5 rotating neurosurgeon coverage
- MD and APP service with plans for Neurosurgery Residency expansion
- Elective volume; 80:20 spine
Qualifications
Requirements Qualifications:
- Current Illinois license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
- Certification by a national certifying body as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
- Master’s degree or higher in nursing or physician assistant studies
- BLS, ACLS, ENLS certification (can help acquire)
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
- At least one year of acute care and/or surgical first assist experience in neurosurgery or related field
OSF Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer