OSF HealthCare is Hiring an Advanced Practice Provider Inpatient Neurosurgery Near Peoria, IL
Overview Excellent opportunity to join a team-oriented group of APPs and Neurosurgeons caring for neurosurgical patients at a Level 1 Trauma Center located in beautiful Peoria, IL. Practice consists of 8 primary neurosurgeons and 5 current inpatient/outpatient APPs with plans to expand to 5 full-time inpatient APP team to support a full neurosurgical inpatient coverage model in conjunction with the Neurosurgery Residency service (University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria). Our neurosurgical program is committed to educating, training, and mentoring APPs. Includes a $10,000 sign on bonus. Position Details:
Inpatient service management with hospital outpatient coverage as needed.
The APP (Advanced Practice Provider) 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 and non-pharmacological treatments
Facilitate appropriate consultations and referrals
Provide counseling and education to meet patient needs
Coordinates hospital discharges and follow-up testing/appointments
Participate in research and quality improvement initiatives
Comply with all required hospital compliance policies
Quality careand cost savings
Timely and up-to-date documentation of medical records
Practice Model:
8 primary neurosurgeons 5 inpatient/outpatient APPs with plans to expand to 8 inpatient /outpatient APPs, and a 5 inpatient APP team
Effective communication between MD, APP, and Neurosurgery Residency service (University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria)is key to fostering a supportive environment and optimizing patient outcomes.
Day coverage consists of 2 dedicated inpatient APPs per day (12- or 8-hour shifts), Neurosurgery residents, and morning rounding on select patients provided by inpatient/outpatient APPs before returning to outpatient clinic.
Weekend coverage: a rotating coverage model with two weekend shifts every 7 to 8 weeks.
Elective volume; 80:20 spine
Qualifications Requirements Qualifications:
Master's degree or higher in nursing or physician assistant studies. Current APRN or PA national certification, and Illinois licensure as a Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, or Physician Assistant
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 experience in neurosurgery or related field