Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant-Neurology - Peoria
Springlfield Clinic
- Peoria, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- This APP will work with general Neurology patients, with a focus on MS patients and oversee infusions
- Outpatient only
- Candidate must be experienced in either neurology or related specialties
- Reports directly to the Operations Manager.
- Clinical Knowledge
- Demonstrates knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, presentation and epidemiology of medical conditions.
- Performs history and physical assessments of patients that are accurate, complete, concise, relevant and appropriate for age, gender and clinical problem.
- Orders appropriate diagnostic studies and correctly interprets the results.
- Utilizes critical thinking to synthesize and analyze collected data.
- Develops, implements, evaluates and alters the plan of care as needed.
- Manages general medical and surgical conditions based on knowledge of the indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions and adverse reactions of pharmacologic agents and other relevant treatment modalities.
- Counsels and educates patients and families.
- Demonstrates proficiency in procedural skills pertinent to practice area.
- Maintains accurate, complete, concise and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Patient Care
- Provides care that is patient and family centered, compassionate, appropriate and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness and treatment of disease throughout the lifespan.
- Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team.
- Incorporates the patient and family in care planning and treatment across settings.
- Serves as an advocate for patients and families in navigating the health care system.
- Practice Based Learning and Clinical Improvement
- Demonstrates insight into own strengths, limitations and knowledge deficits.
- Demonstrates initiative to meet identified learning needs using multiple resources.
- Actively participates in self-evaluation by seeking and utilizing guidance and constructive feedback in a professional manner.
- Continuously seeks opportunities for clinical advancement and knowledge and skill attainment.
- Participates in research opportunities to advance the care and treatment of patients within your specialty.
- Communication and Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Communicates and collaborates effectively with physicians, other health professionals and health related agencies.
- Works effectively with multidisciplinary team members.
- Promotes mutual respect and trust working within a team model.
- Communicates effectively with patients and families, incorporating gender, age, culture, race, religion, disabilities and sexual orientation.
- Professionalism
- Follows ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent and unanticipated adverse outcomes.
- Maintains current knowledge of changing standards, procedures and specialty care practices
- Fulfills all ethical and professional responsibilities of profession
- Provides care within his/her scope of practice as outlined by applicable state law, licensing, regulations, and institutional policy and practice agreements.
- Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse program.
- For critical care/trauma departments: Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant or Acute Care Advanced Practice Registered Nurse program.
- Three favorable letters of reference.
- Licensed in the State of Illinois as a Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
- Current CPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines.
- For critical care/trauma departments: Current ACLS certification. Fundamental Critical Care Support certification required within one year of employment.
- May be required to lift.
- Functions indoors in an office setting.
- Frequent exposure to communicable diseases and toxic substances.