Advanced Practice Nurse, APRN, or Physician Assistant, PA-C, Trauma Surgery, Libertyville - Full Time

Department: 04411 AMG Libertyville 890 Garfield Rd - Surgery: Trauma Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Trauma Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) Advocate Condell Medical Center | Level I Trauma Center Join a collaborative and highly specialized Trauma and Acute Care Surgery team at Advocate Condell Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center serving a diverse and complex patient population. This position offers a dynamic blend of trauma, acute care surgery, general surgery, inpatient management, operating room experience, and ambulatory care. Schedule Four 10-hour shifts per week Shift hours: 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM Rotating evenings, weekends, and holidays Approximately 1 in 4 weekends One winter holiday and one summer holiday annually Evening shifts rotate with the team and satisfy call coverage requirements Schedule subject to change based on departmental and patient care needs Practice Setting Approximately 90% inpatient/hospital-based care/10% outpatient clinic responsibilities Role Overview The APP will provide comprehensive care across the continuum of trauma and surgical services, working closely with surgeons, residents, nurses, and multidisciplinary team members. Responsibilities include evaluating and managing trauma and acute surgical patients, participating in operative cases, performing inpatient rounding, coordinating patient care, and supporting outpatient follow-up as needed. Important Candidate Consideration While this position is housed within the Trauma Surgery Department, candidates should be aware that the role extends beyond trauma care alone. The APP will have significant involvement in Acute Care Surgery and General Surgery services, including: Inpatient rounding and patient management First assist and operating room participation Surgical consults Trauma and emergency general surgery care This is an excellent opportunity for an NP or PA who enjoys a fast-paced environment, managing complex surgical patients, and working across multiple care settings while developing a broad surgical skill set. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, formed through the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. The organization is committed to redefining care through clinical excellence, innovation, research, education, and a strong focus on health equity. With a broad network of hospitals, outpatient sites, and specialty programs, Advocate Health provides team members with opportunities for professional growth, collaboration, and the ability to make a meaningful impact on the communities they serve. 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 PA license(s) in state(s) of practice, AND Active PA national board certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. 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: ​ ​Bachelor’s Degree in Physician Assistant Experience Required: No experience required KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITI