Advanced Practice Nurse - Emergency Department - Saint Anthony Hospital

Chicago, IL 60601

About the Job

Position Purpose: To provide direct patient care in collaboration with the Emergency Department physicians while integrating education, research, management, leadership, and consultation into the clinical role.

Essential Functions (list in order of importance including measures)

Provides direct patient care, including ordering and evaluating of diagnostic tests and managing of procedures according to established clinical practice guidelines and in accordance with the privileges granted by the Department of Emergency Services.

Identifies deviations from normal and consults, co-manages and refers patients as appropriate according to established clinical practice guidelines and in accordance with the privileges granted by the Department of Emergency Services.

Serves as a resource for staff nurses and physicians in the Emergency Department to facilitate the coordination of care and the movement of patients through the continuum. 20%

Provides individualized patient/family teaching, health counseling and health advocacy services to patients, their families and significant others.

Completes all required documentation in a timely manner.

Marginal Functions (list in order of importance)

Performs both essential and marginal job functions in a safe manner as identified by Saint Anthony Hospital and the respective department while adhering to the Hospital’s confidentiality norms and standards. Actively and consistently demonstrates the core values of Saint Anthony Hospital in all interactions with others.

Assumes responsibility for knowing and maintaining established hospital and departmental objectives, policies/procedures including general sanitation, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

Participates in performance activities including problem identification, data collection, solution selection, implementation and evaluation. Also assists in the care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies as appropriate.

Participates in staff meetings and other in services, meetings or committees as required.

Participates in research, statistics, continuing education and quality assurance activities.

Participates in instruction of medical students, advanced practice nursing students, nursing students and other adult learners as assigned.

General Job Requirements (List any required knowledge, skills, experiences or training, including length of time necessary for proficiency, required to perform the job.)

Clinical abilities as demonstrated through training, education, certification and experience.
Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills
Strong leadership skills

Reporting Relationship

Positions reporting to this position include: None

Position reports to Chair, Emergency Medicine

Machines, tools, equipment and work aids required: General office equipment; Other Equipment Includes:

JOB SPECIFICATIONS (Minimum Requirements)

EDUCATION Type: MSN

EXPERIENCE Type: APN

SKILLS (Check all related experiences, attributes or skills required to perform the job.)

Communication skills

Medical Terminology

Team Building skills

Typing skills WPM

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Basic reading/math skills Customer Service skills

Spelling/Grammar skills Creative thinking

Demonstrates initiative Organization skills

Bilingual Spanish skills

Computer skills (specify) * Word processing

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to perform repetitive tasks

Ability to reach above shoulder level

Ability to distinguish colors

High degree of manual dexterity

Moderate degree of manual dexterity

Ability to work with chemicals and detergents

Ability to grip

Ability to bend a knee

Ability to crawl

Ability to stand for long periods of time

Ability to maneuver (pulling, pushing, lifting)

the weight of patients or equipment

Ability to walk the equivalent of miles per day

Ability to hear tape recorded transcriptions

Ability to adapt to shift work

Ability to tolerate exposure to extreme heat

Ability to tolerate exposure to extreme cold

Ability to tolerate exposure to dust and/or fumes

High degree of physical flexibility

Ability to sit for periods of time

Ability to climb stairs or ladder

Ability to lift 25 pounds

Ability to squat

Ability to perform CPR

Other (specify) *

MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to cope with a high level of stress

Ability to make fast decisions under pressure

Ability to cope with the anger/fear/ hostility of others in a calm manner

Ability to manage altercations

Ability to concentrate

High degree of versatility

Ability to cope with confrontation

Ability to handle multiple priorities in a stressful situation

Ability to assist with problem resolution

Ability to work alone

Ability to demonstrate a high degree of patience

Ability to adapt to shift work

Ability to work in areas that are close and crowded

Other (specify) *

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Eye protection mandatory

Face protection mandatory

Gown mandatory

Lab coat or apron mandatory

Mask mandatory

Non-sterile medical gloves mandatory

Sterile medical gloves mandatory

Utility gloves mandatory

Other (specify) *

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Extreme Heat/Cold

Odor/Fumes

Dampness

Dirt/Dust

Noise

Oil/Grease

Vibrations

Exposure to Radiation

Exposure to Toxic Chemicals

Danger of physical abuse

Exposure to blood borne pathogens

FOR NURSING/PATIENT CARE JOBS-CHECK AGE(S) OF PATIENTS SERVED

Neonate (birth to 28 days)

Pediatric (> 28 days to 12 years)

Adolescence (>12 years to 17 years)

Adult (>17 years to 65 years)

Geriatric (65 years and above)

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Nurse Practitioner Certification as Family or Acute Care

PI242043090

Source : Saint Anthony Hospital