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Location : Decatur, IL
Job Type: Principal Administrative
Job Number: 2400919
Department: Surgery Clinic-SMS
Division: Vascular Surgery
Opening Date: 04/18/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Shift: Flex Days
ExemptorNon_Exempt: Exempt
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Description
The Certified Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant is a member of a multidisciplinary team responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients with vascular disease. Utilizing advanced knowledge and clinical expertise, the Certified Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant acts as a clinician.
This position will provide weekend PRN coverage for Vascular Surgery inpatient rounding at hospitals in Decatur.
Examples of Duties
Service
- Demonstrates, by actions, commitment to the mission and the behavioral standards of SIU School of Medicine. Provides excellent service to both internal and external customers through collaboration and partnership; compassion and respect; integrity and accountability; diversity and inclusion; as well as continuous learning and improvement.
-Assesses, utilizing physical assessment skills, and documents the needs of patients and family members
- Participates in, plans, develops, organizes and evaluates the programs in Vascular Surgery for continuity of care.
- Participates in the interpretation of assessment data in order to determine actual or potential problems.
- Assists in the formulation of plans of care with physicians and other health care professionals. Plans, implements and evaluates nursing interventions based on assessed needs.
- Facilitates continuity of care through the referral of patients and contacts the referring physicians with phone contact.
- Acts as a patient and family advocate using the nursing process and problem solving techniques.
-Rounds on hospitalized patients in order to assure the transition of patients between hospital, home and outpatient care.
- Responds appropriately in emergency situations.
- Reports actual or potential risk management situations utilizing the hospital notification system.
Teaching
- Provides patient and family education based on assessed need regarding the diagnosis, treatment, protocols and diagnostic testing in the area of vascular surgery.
- Teaches patients and family members about necessary post-op care.
- Provides and participates in professional educational activities related to vascular surgery patients.
Administration
- Initiates and participates in the development of standards and policies regarding patient care through participation on appropriate committees.
- Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional status.
- Promotes positive interpersonal relationships and demonstrates effective communication methods.
- Recognizes and utilizes opportunities to function as a change agent by recommending and introducing practice innovations.
- Provides telephone consultation to potential clients and health care professionals regarding current vascular surgical health protocols.
Qualifications
Certified Nurse Practitioner
1.Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program; AND
2.Received passing score on national certifying exam; AND
3.Ability to be licensed in the State of Illinois as a Nurse Practitioner; AND
4.Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations
OR
Physician Assistant-Certified
1.Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program; AND
2.Received a passing score on the national certifying exam; AND
3.Licensure as a Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois (or eligibility for licensure); AND
4.Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations
Supplemental Information
This position will provide weekend PRN coverage for Vascular Surgery inpatient rounding at hospitals in Decatur. The budgeted salary for this position is $400 per 5-hour shift.
If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.
The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research and service to the community.
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"Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act."
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law.
Pre-employment background screenings required.
Paid time off: Includes 12 paid holidays per year. Accrual rates vary based on employment type and years of service
Paid sick time: Use for personal illness, doctor visits, or if your immediate family members fall ill
Health, Dental, and Life insurance
Optional life insurance: Your spouse and dependents can enroll in State term life and university-sponsored term life insurance.
Prescription: Plan participants enrolled in any state health plan have prescription drug benefits included in the coverage.
Long-term Disability Insurance
Flexible spending accounts: Optional, IRS tax-favored program that enables you to stretch medical expenses and dependent care dollars
Voluntary retirement accounts: Optional plans include the State of Illinois Deferred Compensation Plan (457) and Tax Deferred Annuity (403b).
Tuition Waiver/Tuition Reimbursement: Continue your graduate or undergraduate education with the help of tuition waivers or tuition reimbursement
Leaves of absence: Includes FMLA and Extended Sick Leave Benefits for qualified employees
Employee Assistance Program: Access free and confidential support, including counseling services, and information during difficult times
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