Physician Assistant (PA) / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - General Surgery

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Brittany.Ranos@hshs.org HSHS Medical Group is recruiting a BC/BE Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our General Surgery team in Springfield, IL based at HSHS St. John’s Hospital. This APP will work alongside a team of four surgeons and will go with them to the OR as their primary first assist. This APP will also assist with outpatient, clinic-based appointments and inpatient rounds when they are not in the OR. Any APRNs applying for the position must also have an RNFA certification.

Position Details

- Monday - Friday weekly schedule with an option of a 4 day work week - Weekly schedule will be a mix of OR time, clinic time, and inpatient coverage - The clinic is on the hospital campus and is attached to the main hospital to easily access the OR and the inpatient floors from the outpatient clinic and provider office. - After hours clinic call required, which consists of phone call only with no obligation to come onsite after hours if a call is received. - EPIC EMR in both the inpatient and outpatient setting Position Requirements: - Unrestricted Illinois license prior to start - Board Certified as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant *Please note, any APRN considered for the position must have a First Assist Certification. - Experience in general surgery or another surgical field is preferred, but experience in other specialties will be considered. Compensation & Benefits Package: Base Salary: $142,991 with bonus earning potential Sign-On Bonus CME Benefits Provided Annually Fully comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision coverage as well as retirement benefits. Core Function: Provider Education Qualifications Master’s degree in Nursing is required. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing PLUS 5 years relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree. Doctoral degree in Nursing is preferred. Experience Qualifications Experience in management of patients across the care continuum preferred. Certifications, Licenses and Registrations Licensed in the state of practice as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse is required. Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (WDSPS) or Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. Board certification from the National Certification Corporation is preferred. Controlled Substance license in state of practice is preferred. Federal DEA license is preferred. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification is preferred.

Job Description

Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day. Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments. Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient. HSHS requires COVID-19 vaccines or an approved medical or religious exemption for all colleagues. HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

Benefits

• HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.
• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
• Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
• Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period
• Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
• Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more! A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education. Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants. Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS. Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at Contact@hshs.org Looking to begin your nursing career with HSHS as a new graduate nurse? Simply type your graduation year in the search bar and select search to view available opportunities. If you are a current HSHS colleague, please do not apply through this external careers website. You will need to visit the Jobs Hub in Workday to apply as an internal colleague. Imagine an organization where you’re empowered to care for all who need assistance, regardless of means. To provide quality, patient-centered, holistic care—and build caring relationships. To master innovations that make a profound difference within our halls, throughout our communities, and into the future. All of these aspirations are within your reach at Hospital Sisters Health System, a multi-institutional health care system serving communities throughout Illinois and Wisconsin. Become part of our team in a wide array of areas and enjoy an experience beyond belief. Not finding the perfect job for you? Join our talent network by creating a job alert after you sign into the portal. Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 11,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day. Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments. Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient. HSHS requires COVID-19 vaccines or an approved medical or religious exemption for all colleagues. This does not apply to positions that are classified as 100% remote. HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.