APRN - Obstetrics and Gynecology

Hiring Department: UICOMP-OBGYN

Location: Peoria, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1027530

Posting Close Date: 11/18/2024

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria is seeking an APRN to work inpatient and outpatient alongside our physician faculty and residents within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The position is ideal for individuals interested in clinical practice, teaching, including scholarship.

Our goal is to attract professionals who are dedicated to providing the best care to their patients, enriching the medical education experience of our enthusiastic residents and students, and pursuing scholarly interests toward the improvement of women’s health. We offer the perfect balance of patient care, teaching future physicians, scholarly pursuits, and enjoying the benefits of a flexible work/life program.

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria offers a competitive salary, generous paid leave, enrollment in the State University Retirement System pension, and occurrence-based malpractice coverage. Education and career growth is encouraged with stipends and paid time off for professional development.

Position Summary

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) provides comprehensive health care for assigned patients as determined by the scope of the practice guidelines and specialty. This includes completion of a health assessment, determining diagnosis, planning and prescribing treatment within the parameters of medical staff privileges at UICOMP and its health care partners and area of expertise. The APRN participates in the educational experience of medical students, residents and other health care disciplines.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the care of patients within assigned area and/or area of expertise and within parameters of medical staff privileges.
• Obtain relevant patient health history. Study and interpret patient tests and records.
• Perform physical exam and record findings.
• Perform various diagnostic, preventive and/or therapeutic procedures and/or order special screenings and developmental or laboratory tests to diagnose conditions; interpret results.
• Prescribe/order appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and develop a treatment plan.
• Develop an educational plan for patient/family.
• Assist with scheduling of patients for upcoming procedures including coordinating with other services (division, departments) and completion of necessary documentation, scheduling forms and clearance.
• Order appropriate consultation/referral.
• Determine effectiveness of treatment plan with documentation of treatment provided and patient outcomes.
• Reassess and modify plan with patient/family and treatment team within the parameters of medical staff privileges.
• Participates in the educational experiences of nursing students, medical students, residents and other healthcare disciplines. By being involved in case conferences, serving as a preceptor and mentor, assisting with curriculum development and instruction.
• Possess and maintain a faculty appointment in order to receive clinical privileges to practice at the University of Illinois Health System.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing required.
• Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Illinois required.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Staff nursing experience in women’s health, obstetrics and gynecology
• Demonstrated interest and ability to teach.

We are located in Peoria, Illinois – a central Illinois city with all the urban amenities, minus the traffic. Peoria boasts the largest park district in Illinois with dozens of miles of walking/biking paths, an airport with 11 direct destinations, a vibrant music and arts scene, minor league sports, and a low cost of living. The Peoria metro area is home to 375,000 people and just two hours from Chicago and St. Louis.

UIC is dedicated to building a culturally diverse faculty, committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities. UIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply, please visit this job listing on the UIC Job Board at, https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/12075?c=uic, scroll towards the bottom of the page and click, “Apply Now”.

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For fullest consideration please apply by 10/28/2024.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters at https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/one.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=5705 to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

As an EOE/AA employer, the University of Illinois encourages applications from individuals regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, and Veteran or disability status.

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