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Presence Health
Location: Joliet, IL 60435 Document ID: AA315-0BSX Posted on: 2017-04-1104/11/2017 Job Type: RegularJob Schedule:Full-time
2017-05-11
Nurse Practitioner, Critical Care, St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet
Requisition ID: 18288
Location: Presence St Joseph Med Joliet
Location Address:
333 Madison Street, Joliet, IL 60435-8200 United States (US)
Daily Hours: 8
Standard Hours: 36
Employment Status: Full-time
Employment Type: Regular
Shift: Rotating
FLSA: E
This position is for Critical Care. Nights and weekends. Schedule may vary.
SUMMARY
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides patient care services and acts as a program leader and change agent in ensuring the delivery of quality patient care. Assesses patient care and the care delivery system, and develops and revises the plan of care, in collaboration with the physician, patient and family, other health care team members and outside agencies. Plans and conducts educational programs, revises program clinical guidelines/protocols and policies, and performs professional and technical nursing functions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conducts focused and/or comprehensive assessments by gathering patient history and identifying normal and abnormal findings on history, physical exam, radiology and lab findings.
- Coordinates the plan of care with staff, physicians and other healthcare team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes and to facilitate discharge planning for this patient population. Consults with department personnel and leadership and provides clinical expertise in solving complex patient or system problems and to facilitate communication and consensus.
- Manages a specific caseload of patients by developing and implementing patient management plans and by directing and coordinating care rendered by nursing and other disciplines.
- Completes daily rounds and pre-procedure evaluations. Monitors symptoms and initiates symptom management interventions in collaboration with the attending physician.
- Implements individualized treatment plans, evaluates outcomes, and modifies treatment plans (in collaboration with the Primary Care physician, Specialty Physician, and/or Medical Director as indicated),
This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program required.
Computer Skills
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Current Illinois Registered Nurse License. Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification Required. Additional certification in area of specialty may also be required.
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Business Unit: Presence St Joseph MC Joliet
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