Sleep Nurse Practitioner
Sleep Nurse Practitioner
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$ 50 - 80
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Job Description
ATC Healthcare is looking for a fulltime Sleep Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a leading Sleep/Internal Medicine Clinic in Libertyville Illinois. The NP / PA will play a crucial role in patient consultations focusing on the field of sleep medicine.
ABOUT US
For more than 40 years ATC Healthcare has provided leading nurses and healthcare professionals to hospitals and facilities nationwide. Healthcare systems around the U.S. including municipal health systems multiunit senior care companies governments school systems VMS and MSP vendors trust us to deliver more than 100000 nurses and other healthcare professionals ondemand. If you have a track record of success in healthcare we want you to join us!
We offer the following benefits:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401k Plan
- Flexible Schedules
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Identity theft insurance
- Compensation $50.00$80.00/hr commensurate with experience
Position Overview:
The Sleep Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will work closely with the President Director of Patient Services Director of Technical Services Medical Director and Director of Sleep Lab and Sleep Services to ensure highquality care. The NP or PA will play a key role in ensuring that patients receive exceptional care and will foster a strong impression of the Sleep Medicine Clinic as a leader in patient care excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct patient evaluations including reviewing medical histories and physical examinations to establish diagnoses.
- Coordinate and provide patient care ensuring timely highquality and costeffective treatment throughout the continuum of care.
- Order interpret and perform laboratory and diagnostic tests within the NP or PAs qualifications.
- Prescribe and administer both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic therapies including durable medical equipment in accordance with state regulations.
- Develop implement and evaluate personalized care plans to promote maintain and restore health including ordering appropriate tests and devising treatment plans.
- Perform therapeutic procedures within the scope of NP or PA practice.
- Delegate clinical tasks to qualified administrative staff including medical assistants.
- Manage cases to ensure patients are routed for appropriate tests prescribed necessary equipment and receive timely followup. Utilize administrative support for recordkeeping and patient tracking.
- Identify and address the educational needs of patients families and staff tailoring teaching strategies to individual backgrounds.
- Serve as a patient advocate coordinating care with other healthcare providers durable medical equipment providers (DME) insurance companies and community resources.
- Maintain ethical standards in patient care placing patient wellbeing above personal interests.
- Foster collaborative relationships with licensed physicians for consultation or referral ensuring compliance with all relevant medical protocols and screening methods.
- Work closely with the Director of Sleep Lab and Sleep Services.
- Evaluate new sleep patients and followup patients.
- Manage CPAP and common sleep problems in collaboration with the Sleep Director.
Skills and Competencies:
- Adhere to all relevant laws regulations and guidelines related to safety and infection control.
- Maintain current CPR or BCLS certification.
- Comply with Illinois Board of Nursing Standards of Conduct and HIPAA regulations.
- Possess strong analytical skills and the ability to navigate complex situations.
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
- Be proficient in using computers and electronic health records.
- Thrive in a diverse work environment and contribute effectively to the team.
Education and Experience:
- Must hold an unrestricted RN and NP license including prescribing privileges and DEA registration or PA license.
- National certification as an NP or PA from a recognized certifying body.
- Masters degree preferred.
- Experience in sleep medicine preferred but not required.
Licenses/Certifications:
- Certified Nurse Practitioner (preferred).
- Registered Nurse (preferred).
- Physician Assistant (preferred).
Work Location:
Inperson at Sleep / Internal Medicine Clinic in Libertyville IL.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE
Employment Type
Full-Time
