NP Acute Care

• Join an established, stable and busy Intensivist service of 8 physicians and 8 Nurse Practitioners
• Minimum commitment of 3 12 hour shifts per week nights, including one weekend. Candidate would have the opportunity to pick up more if desired.
• Assessment and management of ICU patients, participating in multidisciplinary rounds, supporting the rapid response team when called.
• Critical care experience is required
• High acuity
• Procedural experience is a plus
• Will train with procedures
• Practice setting: Inpatient
• Excellent office support staff
• Board Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, with at least 2 years experience preferred but will consider new grads
• Eligible for state medical license and DEA/Controlled Substance registration

About the Facility

• 387 bed hospital
• Level II trauma
• 24/7 Intensivist Service
• 36 bed ICU
• Major Stroke and Referral Center
• Neurosurgery Service
• Cardiothoracic Service
• Integrated referral network

• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service

• Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview and examination. Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies. Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and patient care. Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via referral to other healthcare providers or community resources. Counsels and educates patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources. Documents delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and network nursing policy.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Preferred Credential(s):

• Registered Nurse.

Education

• Master's degree of Nursing required.

Work Experience

• None required.