Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
Saint Anthony Hospital
Chicago, IL

Advanced Practice Nurse - Emergency Department

# 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##### ##### ######### # # # # # # # # # # # # # 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