Nurse Practitioners & Physician Assistants

DispatchHealth - Roselle, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Roselle, IL

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants with acute care experience provide comprehensive in-home healthcare to patients of all ages, performing health assessments, diagnosing and treating complex illnesses, and coordinating care. They work collaboratively with medical technicians while utilizing critical thinking skills to ensure effective patient outcomes. The role involves delivering care in a mobile unit, performing therapeutic interventions, and maintaining high standards of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a clinical care team with a DHMT (DispatchHealth Medical Technician) and individually to deliver care in the patient's home.
• Perform comprehensive health assessments and diagnose and treat complex illnesses.
• Provide therapeutic interventions, such as splinting, suturing, wound care, and minor procedures.
• Use critical thinking skills and follow evidence-based standards of practice.
• Accurately and thoroughly document patient encounters and ensure accuracy.
• Analyze test data to diagnose, treat, and arrange appropriate follow-up for patients.
• Educate patients and families on how to treat their acute illness and manage their health and well-being.
• Effectively navigate difficult conversations related to end-of-life issues and goals of care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, family, medical power of attorney, primary care provider, and all individuals involved in the patient's care.
• Identify and proactively solve problems.
• Adhere to clinical and safety standards, protocols, and performance metrics.
• Provide care with compassion, empathy, and cultural competency.
• Maintain positive relationships with DHMT partners and remote teams.
• Attend training sessions and clinical team meetings.
• Maintain professional etiquette and serve as ambassadors for DispatchHealth.
• Lead your practice and always do what's right for the patient.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of experience as an APP in the Emergency Department, Urgent Care, Internal Medicine, Hospital, Family Practice, Cardiac, Pulmonary or other relevant areas.
• Graduate with an advanced degree from an accredited institution.
• Current unrestricted state license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Nationally board certified, current.
• Current BLS required, ACLS certification preferred.
• Prescriptive authority and DEA.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk up and down several flights of stairs easily.

Nice-to-haves

• Those with less than two years of experience as an APP, but with two or more years' experience as a paramedic, RN (ED or ICU), Flight Nurse or a graduate from an ENP program or fellowship (NP's) or EM/Hospitalist residency (PA's) are also encouraged to apply.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Family leave
• Short-term disability leave