Transitional Care Clinic NP with Established Health System in Central IL New

Carle Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our Transitional Care Clinic (TCC) at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.

Opportunity Details

• Typical schedule 10 hour/ 4 days per week 
• Provides health assessment for patients directed toward returning to a state of wellness, establishing the need for intervention, evaluating responses to and outcomes of therapy, and following a mutually agreed upon treatment plan.
• Ensures documentation of care is complete and accurate.
• Communicates with other health professionals, families, and referral agencies regarding health status and needs of particular patients or patient groups.
• Serves as a role model in the enhancement of nursing practice and professional conduct following professional practice guidelines. Responsible for nursing care delivery by patient care support staff.
• Perform assessments on patients referred to the TCC and determine eligibility for the program.
• Place orders for scheduling patients in the TCC.
• Complete full assessments and provide ongoing patient care and management while the patient is under the responsibility of the Transitional Care Clinic.
• Place appropriate follow-up orders for patients evaluated in the TCC.
• Monitor patient improvement and response to therapy over the 30-day post-hospital period.
• Coordinate return of the patient responsibility to their Primary Care Provider
• Case management
• Home visits for appropriate TCC patients within 60 mile radius

Education Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Nursing
• Two years of experience as an APN in a primary care clinic or hospital setting preferred

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• Current Illinois registered nurse license and advanced practice nurse licensure
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and APN National Certification