Advanced Practice Nurse, APRN, Wound Care Job at Advocate Health Care (Elgin)

Job Description

We are seeking an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) specializing in Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine. This per diem position provides coverage during staffing gaps at Advocate Sherman Hospital and Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital. The role is clinic-based only, with a Monday–Friday schedule, ensuring continuity of care for patients with complex wound healing needs.

Job Responsibility

Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition
Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives
Provides health promotion, disease prevention and disease management counseling and education of patients and families
Manages patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and within scope of practice
Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team and/or health or community agencies
Performs office or hospital procedures in accordance with specialty practice, competency and granted privileges
Participates in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives/performance activities, organizational and/or departmental meetings and committees, peer review, and workgroups as necessary
Participates in education and/or onboarding of new team members, students, and other health care professionals
Seeks experiences to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and advance the profession within and outside of the organization
Maintains standards of productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics to ensure optimal, safe and timely patient care delivery

Requirements

Active RN license in state(s) of practice
Active APRN/APRN-FPA/APNP or other APRN license(s) in state(s) of practice
Active national board certification in area of clinical practice and populations served
Active DEA registration prior to hire
If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire
Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire
Master’s Degree in Nursing
Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency and excellent decision-making skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team
Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record
Excellent communication skills
Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others
Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday
Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist
Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs over the head
Must be able to carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance
Must be able to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job

What we offer

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

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