The Advance Practice Provider is responsible for providing high quality care to inpatients and functions as a member of the medical team. The Advance Practice Provider in collaboration with the physician, assists with managing 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 Advance Practice Provider will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values 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 Advance Practice Provider will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, & Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

SCOPE

Clinical privileges for the individual Advance Practice Provider shall be made by the Board of Directors upon recommendation of the Executive Committee of Active Medical Staff. Medical diagnostic, therapeutic and management functions will be instituted under medical supervision using practice guidelines or protocols developed by the Institute.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

THE ADVANCE PRACTICE PROVIDER/NOCTURNIST WILL:

1. Works the night shift to provide medical coverage to all inpatients. Provides consultative care to those inpatients requiring care on an urgent and emergent basis.
2. When required completes medical database including health history, history of chief complaint, and physical examination of selected patients, as a consultation, and documenting the findings in the patient record.
3. Assess selected patients using physically and technologically derived data, including the evaluation of diagnostic test results, documenting this assessment in the patient record.
4. Assist with diagnosis of medical conditions and plan medical therapies and interventions based on the medical database. Document and communicate the diagnosis and plan to other members of the health care team
5. Orders treatments, and interventions including, but not limited to, medications, diagnostic tests, respiratory care including ventilator management, nutrition, fluid and electrolyte support, blood and blood product. Document these orders and directives in the patient record and communicate them to the members of the patient care team.
6. Perform invasive therapeutic procedures based on the needs of the specific patient population as approved by the Credentialing Committee. Document the procedure and the patient responses and results in the patient record.
7. Evaluate and analyze the patients’ responses to disease processes and therapeutic interventions, and determine the effectiveness of care and the need to alter the plan of care.
8. Provide information and support to patient and families, facilitating communication between patient and family members and members of the health care team.
9. Collaborate with the nurses, nursing supervisors and manager to implement and evaluate holistic patient care delivery.
10. Serve as a resource to members of the health care team to facilitate patient care delivery by using an in-depth pathophysiological and psychological knowledge base.
11. Responds to Emergencies on all inpatient floors, intervenes and documents appropriately.
12. Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

EDUCATION

1. Provide information and support to patient and families, facilitating communication between patient and family members and members of the health care team.
2. Collaborate with the nurses, nursing supervisors and manager to implement and evaluate holistic patient care delivery.
3. Serve as a resource to members of the health care team to facilitate patient care delivery by using an in-depth pathophysiological and psychological knowledge base.
4. Participate in or initiate activities necessary for annual reappointment and privileging. Document evidence of continuing competency in areas of medical diagnosis, therapeutics, invasive procedures, and management, as well as required certification(s).
5. Participate in activities that enhance Professional development with role as an Advance Practice Provider
6. Promote and practice economical and effective health care.
7. Demonstrate behavior that models SRAlab service vision and philosophy.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

1. Reports directly to Chief Medical Officer.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

1. Must have licensure as a PA or APN in the state of Illinois
2. Minimum one year experience in a hospital setting
3. Current Prescriptive Authority and DEA
4. ACLS required (will train)

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

SRAlab is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Required Skills Required Experience

• Welding/assembly (e.g., component/tooling/assembly)
• Technical writing (e.g., procedures, work instructions, technical reports)
• Knowledge of technology principles (e.g., servo hydraulics, pneumatics, electromechanical, machine design, fixture design, specialized equipment, robotic assembly equipment, pressure testing)
• Equipment set-up/operation/maintenance/calibration