Advanced Practice Nurse, APRN, Cardiology, Hazel Crest

Department: 02050 AMG Hazel Crest Cardio - Cardiology Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Location: Advocate South Suburban Hospital, Hazel Crest Cardiology, and Tinley Park Cardiology   Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with approximately 1-2 weekend rotations per month. Position Responsibilities Outpatient Cardiology Conduct routine and hospital follow-up visits in the cardiology clinic. Perform comprehensive cardiovascular assessments, develop treatment plans, and monitor patient progress. Manage chronic cardiac conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, hypertension, and other cardiovascular disorders. Order and interpret diagnostic testing, review laboratory results, and adjust medications as appropriate. Provide patient and family education focused on disease management, medication adherence, lifestyle modifications, and preventive care. Collaborate closely with cardiologists and the multidisciplinary care team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes. Inpatient Cardiology Round on established cardiology patients admitted to Advocate South Suburban Hospital. Perform hospital follow-up evaluations, monitor patient status, and communicate clinical updates to collaborating physicians. Assist with care coordination, discharge planning, and transitions of care to support continuity between the hospital and outpatient settings. Review diagnostic studies, assess treatment response, and make evidence-based recommendations for ongoing management. Ideal Candidate APRN with a strong interest or background in cardiology. Comfortable functioning in both outpatient and inpatient environments. Excellent clinical assessment, communication, and patient education skills. Collaborative team player who enjoys building long-term patient relationships and contributing to a supportive cardiovascular care team. Ability to manage a diverse patient population while maintaining a high standard of quality and patient-centered care. Pay Range: $54.90 - $82.35 MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical responsibilities: Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition. This includes ordering, performing, and interpreting appropriate diagnostic studies and prescription of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and therapies. Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives. Provides health promotion, disease prevention and disease management counseling and education of patients and families. Manages patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and within scope of practice. Seeks physician or other healthcare team member consultation or referrals as appropriate. Escalates need for more emergent or specialized care when necessary. Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record. Substantiates and submits professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices. Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team and/or health or community agencies. Performs office or hospital procedures in accordance with specialty practice, competency and granted privileges (where applicable). Other responsibilities: Participates in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives/performance activities, organizational and/or departmental meetings and committees, peer review, and workgroups as necessary. Participates in education and/or onboarding of new team members, students, and other health care professionals. Seeks experiences to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and advance the profession within and outside of the organization. Maintains standards of productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics to ensure optimal, safe and timely patient care delivery. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED License/Registration/Certification Required: ​ Active RN, and APRN/APRN-FPA/APNP or other APRN license(s) in state(s) of practice, AND Active national board certification in area of clinical practice and populations served, AND Active DEA registration prior to hire, AND If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire, AND Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire Education Required: ​ ​Master’s Degree in Nursing Experience Required: No experience required KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision-making skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team. Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record. Excellent communication skills. Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others. Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday. Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hear