Position Summary
The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse – Certified Nurse Practitioner (APRN- CNP) or Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) reflects the mission, vision, and values of University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System, adheres to the UI Health Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and other regulatory and accreditation standards. The ideal candidate holds a degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant school or college and has Board Certification from Nationally Accredited Certifying body, based on the APP category. The APP functions as part of the multidisciplinary health team in accordance with privileges approved by the credentialing committee to provide high-quality, cost-effective advanced care to patients. The APP is responsible for the health outcome of an assigned patient population and consults and confers with supervising physicians in an area of clinical expertise
Duties & Responsibilities

Works within the Bylaws of the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System and in adherence to hospital and divisional policy.

Works collaboratively with other providers in the care of patients

Performs an accurate history and physical examination of patients, comprehensive or episodic health assessments and develops patient care plans

Performs procedures according to clinical delineation of privileges.

Provides prevention strategies and management of acute and chronic health problems.

Orders and interprets tests, treatments, and therapies within the scope of practice.

Prescribes medications, diet, supplies, prosthetic devices, and other home health aides or medication according to clinical privileges

May provide other clinical duties within the scope of practice as directed under the emergency operation plan.

Demonstrates fiscal responsibility to positively impact the financial performance of the organization while ensuring optimal patient care and safety.