Mercy Health System Rockford , IL 61101
Posted 2 months ago
Overview
Mercyhealth, an award-winning fully integrated health care delivery organization based in Wisconsin and Illinois, is seeking an experienced Pediatric Nurse Practitioner for a rewarding and fulfilling opportunity to join our busy Pediatric Clinic at Mercyhealth Mulford, Rockford, IL. This position provides general medical assessment, evaluation and treatment of patients accessing the Pediatric Clinic for a health condition. Position is under direction of Pediatric Care Physician partner.
Mercyhealth's Mission - "Exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better." Touching lives invigorates, inspires and drives us to do our very best, and we continuously look for ways to make each life better with the utmost care and professionalism
Responsibilities
Assess patient data and perform interview, physical examination and begin discussing goals of care within prescribed guidelines and instructions of the Pediatric Care Physician.
Maintain timely consult schedule.
Provide patient and family education to assist Pediatric patients and their family members to understand role of Pediatric Care in their current health situation.
Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient clinical problems and health care needs if required.
Record physical findings, and formulate plan and prognosis, based on patient condition.
Coordinate care with Pediatric Care Physician and other health professionals; preparing comprehensive patient care plan.
Discuss health care plan and goals of care with Physician partner.
Consult with partnering physician and refer to specialized health resources for treatment and evaluation as needed.
Assists in developing Pediatric Care protocols and processes.
Education and Experience
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Graduate of an accredited masters of nursing program.
Meets the requirements determined by the State of Wisconsin or Illinois to perform duties defined as those of a Nurse Practitioner.
Certification/Licensure
PNP certification preferred
Hold valid RN license in state of practice.
Hold valid APNP license in state of practice.
Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days (Other certification per unit requirements: ACLS, PALS, PEARS, NRP)
Compensation
Highly competitive compensation
CME allowance
Robust and comprehensive benefit package
Mercyhealth:
Mercyhealth is a vertically integrated health care system in southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois with approximately 800 physicians, 8,000 employees, 7 hospitals, 80 ambulatory locations; pharmacies, DME, Home Health, and an insurance company. We continue to grow and looking forward to opening our new Crystal Lake Hospital in 2023! We are large, but treat our physicians and employees as family
Community:
Rockford is notable for its economic diversification into automotive, aerospace, and health care industries, as well as the undertaking of various tourism and downtown revitalization efforts. Rockford is known for various venues of cultural or historical significance, including Anderson Japanese Gardens, Klehm Arboretum, the Coronado Theatre, and the Burpee Museum of Natural History. Rockford has been recognized as one of the most affordable housing markets in the nation less than an hour and a half drive from downtown Chicago and Milwaukee and less than an hour from Madison, WI.
Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations
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