HRTMS Job Description Management
| NI-Advanced Practice Provider, Surgery: General (NP) J o b D e s c r i p t i o n | | |
JOB INFORMATION | Effective Date: | 3/18/2025 | Entity: | Illinois | Job Code: | NI-APP-36 | Job Title: | NI-Advanced Practice Provider, Surgery: General (NP) | FLSA Exemption Status: | Exempt | JOB SUMMARY | | | UW Health Northern Illinois seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (APRN) to join our general surgery team in Rockford, Illinois. We are looking for a dedicated candidate to provide our patients with high-quality treatment and diagnostic services and embody our mission: "Through excellence in healthcare and compassionate service, we care for our community." | | | | | | | | |
• | Evaluate new and returning patients in the ambulatory setting. | • | Provide pre- and post-operative care in both the outpatient and inpatient settings. | • | Serve as first assist in the OR. | • | Provide consultations in the emergency department and on the nursing units. | • | Have a comprehensive full-time practice with call and some weekends. |
As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned. ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS. |
Age Specific Competency (Clinical jobs only) | X | Clinical | | Will provide all patients age and culturally appropriate assessment/screening and interpretation of clinical and laboratory data. Develops and implements age appropriate interventional plans of care including education within the parameters of their position responsibilities and licensure | | | | | | | |
Education | Education Level | Education Details | Required/
Preferred | | | Completion of a master’s level advanced practice nurse program. | Required | | | | | | | | |
Experience | Experience | Experience Details | Required/
Preferred | | | | | | | | |
Licenses & Certifications | Licenses/Certification Details | Time Frame | Required/
Preferred | | Current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois, either the Adult (APRN-ANP), Adult/Gerontology Acute Care (AGACNP), or the Adult/Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP) specialty. Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by a national certifying body as approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board. | | Required | | Current RN licensure to practice in the State of Illinois. | | Required | | Active DEA license or ability to apply for such license prior to or upon hire. | | Required | | Hospital Only: Bi-annual CPR certification, which is required to be renewed by the recommended renewal date as stated on the card. | | Required | | | | | | | | |
LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY. |
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS |
Physical Demands | A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. | Physical Demand | Continuous Over 70% | Frequent 40% - 69% | Occasional 15% - 39% | Rarely Up to 15% | Standing | | X | | | Walking | | X | | | Climbing | | | X | | Bending | | | X | | Crouching | | | X | | Pushing / Pulling | | | X | | Carry | | | | X | Fine Hand / Eye Coordination | X | | | | Color Discrimination | X | | | | Hearing Ability | X | | | | Lifting / Lowering 1 -15 lbs. | | X | | | 15 - 30 lbs. | | | | X | 30 - 50 lbs. | | | | X | | | | | | | | | |
| Over 50 lbs. | UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual. | | | |
Physical Demands | While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to work within the selected working environments. | Physical Demands | Continuous Over 70% | Frequent 40% - 69% | Occasional 15% - 39% | Rarely Up to 15% | Concentration on Detail | X | | | | Attention Span of 1 + Hours on a Task | X | | | | Ability to Remember Multiple Tasks | X | | | | Oral Communication | X | | | | Written Communication | X | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Physical Demands | Physical Demands | Continuous Over 70% | Frequent 40% - 69% | Occasional 15% - 39% | Rarely Up to 15% | Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids | | X | | | Exposure to Toxins, Cytotoxins, Poisons | | | X | | Exposure to Extreme Heat, Cold, Temp Fluctuations | | | | X | Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals | | | | X | Exposure to Radiation | | | X | | | | | | | | | | |
Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position. | THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position. |
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