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APN\NP Peds Cardiology
Date: 10/20/2009
Location: Oak Lawn, IL
Facility:CHRIST MEDICAL CENTER
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Strong analytical skills.
Proven leadership skills.
Good organizational skills
Basic computer knowledge.
Effective communication and presentation skills.
Master s prepared (MSN, MS, etc.) required.
3+ years recent experience in clinical specialty.
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.

This position will need to recognize the needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients, i.e., understand normal patterns of adult behavior and look for signs of normal aging; prior experience with various age groups is preferred.
Current RN license in the State of Illinois.
Current APRN (CNS, NP, or CNM) license.
CPR Certification.

Job Description:

Provides a high degree of professional competence and demonstrates a high level of autonomy in a specialized field of nursing. Specialization in nursing practice includes in-depth graduate study of relevant theories and scientific knowledge related to a select patient population, which promotes ability to analyze and refine nursing practice and to generate clinical practice knowledge. APRNS s integrate education, research, management, leadership, and consultation into clinical roles, and they function in collegial relationships with nursing peers and other professionals and individuals that influence the health environment. The scope of practice will impact patient care through contact with patients and their support systems throughout the health-illness continuum.
Accountabilities:
1. Practitioner: Demonstrates expert clinical judgment and autonomy, provides health care providers with recommended guidelines to achieve optimal level of practice.
2. Educator: Develops and provides ongoing education programs for healthcare providers to ensure availability of current information regarding patient care and maintenance/enhancement of clinical skills.
3. Consultant: Serves as a consultant and/or resource person for hospital personnel in area of specialization. Accepts referrals and collaborates with physicians, nurses and other members of the interdisciplinary team in planning the care of patients needing specialized nursing. Initiates referral to other healthcare providers and resource agencies as necessary.
4. Administrative/Leadership: Demonstrates leadership qualities that reflect accountability and interdependence consistent with goals of the organization.
5. Researcher: Promotes research findings by making appropriate recommendations for changes in policies, procedures, and practice.
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