PLEASE BE ADVISED that this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Cook County and the National Nurses Organizing Committee. Pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement, Cook County will exhaust internal eligible applicants prior to considering external applicants. Cook County is assembling a list of qualified candidates for this position that will be considered should the position not be filled with internal eligible applicants.

Applicants may apply for this position online or submit a resume/ CV to the following email address: APNRecruit@cookcountyhhs.org

When submitting a resume/CV by email, you must include the job title and posting number in the subject line of your email. An application or resume/CV must be filed for each position which interests you.

To receive Veteran Preference, appropriate discharge papers must be attached to the online application or must be included with your emailed resume/CV. Please refer to Veteran Preference document requirements listed on the bottom of this posting.

LOCATION: ACHN - VARIOUS LOCATIONS - MULTIPLE VACANCIES

SHIFT: 8AM - 4PM

***Starting salary is commensurate with years of APN experience

Job Summary UNION - NNOC

The Advanced Practice Nurse - Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an independent advanced practice nurse by license and training. The NP will provide direct patient care in collaboration with a Physician. The NP will see patients from infants to adults inclusive of obstetrics and gynecology. NPs support the ambulatory practice enterprise by performing in the following manner:

• Direct Care: The NP provides ongoing primary care to a defined panel of adults, pediatrics, and women's health patients in collaboration with Attending Physician. Participants in Patient Centered Medicine Home - team-based model of care.
• Preventative Services: The NP will participate in facilitating health maintenance and wellness through preventative screening and education as directed by clinic Physicians.
• Patient Education: The NP will participate in updating and upgrading patient education materials as directed. The NP shall possess the ability and/or experience to facilitate patient education sessions for patient with common conditions.
• Quality Improvement: The NP will focus on improving an outpatient Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) metric to improve health care delivery model. This may include conducting a patient self-management class.
• Tracking: The NP will track, monitor, and address abnormal diagnostic test and critical labs
• Other duties: As assigned

• Provides independent care for a population of patients as delineated in the collaborative agreement
• Interviews patient to obtain a comprehensive health history
• Performs physical, psychosocial, spiritual and cultural assessment
• Orders, performs, interprets, and implements appropriate action for laboratory or other diagnostic tests
• Performs clinical procedures as delegated
• Prescribes medication, diet supplies and other health aids as described in the collaborative agreement
• Obtains informed consent for all approved procedures performed
• Provides ongoing care and management of health problems, maintenance prevention
• Provides patient/family education
• Documents all care provided and/or procedures performed in the medical record
• Collaborates with the health care team to provide quality care
• Consults with physician on questionable cases or as designated in the collaborative agreement
• Requests appropriate referrals and consultations
• Consults with physician or pharmacist regarding prescribing the medication regime
• Participates in the interdisciplinary patient care conferences
• Establishes and maintains effective communication
• Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care
• Assists in the development of patient education material
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives
• Contributes to the body of knowledge by active involvement in research activities
• Integrates research findings into specialty practice and teaching
• Participates in or coordinates research projects and quality initiatives
• Promotes understanding of research projects and/or findings for nursing staff and peers
• Promotes lifelong learning and leadership
• Participates in academic programs
• Participates in interdisciplinary staff development
• Serves as a preceptor to new staff and Nurse Practitioner students
• Maintains professional development within the advances practice role
• Participates in committees/task forces
• Utilizes resources in an efficient manner
• Travels to CCH work sites to provide patient care.

• Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois
• Licensed as an Advanced Practice Nurse-Nurse Practitioner in the State of Illinois or the ability to obtain prior to starting employment
• Master's degree or higher in Nursing from an accredited college or university (Must provide official transcripts at time of interview)
• Current DEA license or the ability to obtain license within six (6) months of hire (Must provide proof at time of interview if already obtained)
• Current Illinois Controlled Substance License or the ability to obtain license within (6) months of hire (Must provide proof at time of interview if already obtained)
• One (1) year of experience as a Primary Care Provider delivering primary care or completion of a Cook County Health Residency Program prior to starting employment
• Must be able to travel to CCH work sites to provide patient care.
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (Must provide proof at time of interview if already obtained)

• Two (2) years of experience as a Primary Care Provider delivering primary care
• Completion of a one (1) year APRN fellowship in same discipline
• Valid Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification

• Knowledge of electronic medical record database
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to work with all levels of individuals internally and externally
• Demonstrate communication skills to lead and teach
• Ability to work with patients and co-workers of diverse background
• Strong customer service and empathy skills
• Demonstrates good computer and typing skills
• Demonstrate good phone and email etiquette skills with strong response times
• Demonstrate analytical and organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to effectively communicate while maintaining HIPPA for Protected Health Information (PHI)
• Ability to interpret complex organizational systems
• Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize projects and tasks
• Ability to see and hear clearly (including with correction)
• Ability to tolerate exposure to unpleasant noise, odor and temperature
• Ability to work flexible hours, and may include evenings and/or weekends according to the needs of the clinic
• Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy, and precision
• Demonstrate physical, mental and muscular coordination
• This position requires various types of physical exertion with the use of hands, legs, and fingers Including but not limited to lifting, pushing, pulling, prolonged standing/walking, operating any equipment and other devises or moving light to moderate weight

VETERAN PREFERENCE

PLEASE READ

When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service.

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

• Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

• Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"

• Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable.

OR

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• 100% Tuition Reimbursement for nursing-related programs
• You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/

MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.

Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.

*Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.

*CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.

COOK COUNTY GOVERNMENT HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.