Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, NNP, Park Ridge - Full Time

American Addiction Centers • Park Ridge, IL

3d • $63 - $95

About The Position

Department: 04458 AMG Lutheran General Peds - Pediatrics: Neonatology Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Shifts include 10 hours, 17 hours and 24 hour coverage, nights, weekends and holidays required. May require to work in NICU at Advocate Children's Hospital in Oak Lawn as needed Pay Range $63.45 - $95.20 Major Responsibilities: Clinical Fulfills billing and productivity metrics requirements where appropriate and maintains relevant documentation Provides telephone care to various patients Provides other clinical duties as appropriate Completes and documents accurate comprehensive, episodic history and physical assessments Performs ordering, conducting, supervising, and interpreting diagnostic laboratory and imaging studies Prescribes treatments, and therapies not limited to medications, diet, supplies, prosthetic devices, and equipment Implements primary and secondary prevention strategies and management of acute and chronic health problems Provides clear, concise, accurate, and legible information regarding patient care in the record Formulates a comprehensive plan of care in collaborating with the patient and interdisciplinary team Professional Advises leadership in adoption of organizational change, quality improvement initiatives, best practice research and patient care best practice and integrate evidence-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision making Participates in peer review in accordance with privileges, competency assessment activities and maintains appropriate credentialing and privileging requirements Seeks experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge Establishes an effective relationship with the interdisciplinary team and the collaborating physician Advances the profession through presentations and publications Conducts, assists and/or mentors others in research through participant selection, coordination of the protocol(s), data collection, and other associated activities Provides education to patients, families, and significant others using established education materials Encourage involvement in professional organizations Leadership Provides feedback to and consults with leadership in assessment, problem-solving, decision-making, and evaluating system issues and models of care Identifies and participates in quality-improvement initiatives within the practice setting and initiates change to translate clinical research findings into evidence-based interventions in the practice setting Participates in multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated delivery of patient care services Initiates and revises protocols or guidelines and facilitates organizational change to reflect evidence-based best practice relative to practice setting Works to influence policy-making bodies to improve patient care

Requirements

• Licensure: Advanced Practice Nurse
• Education/Experience Required: Master's Degree or equivalent as a Nurse Practitioner
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with an Electronic Medical Record
• Current licensure in the State of Illinois
• Current Illinois Controlled Substance License within 6 months of hire
• Eligible for DEA registration; Possession of a current DEA Registration within six months of hire and may vary based on practice site
• Current BLS Certification
• Current PALS/ACLS certification may vary based on practice site
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance.
• For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available.
• Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year APP experience in the relevant setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Fulfills billing and productivity metrics requirements where appropriate and maintains relevant documentation
• Provides telephone care to various patients
• Provides other clinical duties as appropriate
• Completes and documents accurate comprehensive, episodic history and physical assessments
• Performs ordering, conducting, supervising, and interpreting diagnostic laboratory and imaging studies
• Prescribes treatments, and therapies not limited to medications, diet, supplies, prosthetic devices, and equipment
• Implements primary and secondary prevention strategies and management of acute and chronic health problems
• Provides clear, concise, accurate, and legible information regarding patient care in the record
• Formulates a comprehensive plan of care in collaborating with the patient and interdisciplinary team
• Advises leadership in adoption of organizational change, quality improvement initiatives, best practice research and patient care best practice and integrate evidence-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision making
• Participates in peer review in accordance with privileges, competency assessment activities and maintains appropriate credentialing and privileging requirements
• Seeks experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge
• Establishes an effective relationship with the interdisciplinary team and the collaborating physician
• Advances the profession through presentations and publications
• Conducts, assists and/or mentors others in research through participant selection, coordination of the protocol(s), data collection, and other associated activities
• Provides education to patients, families, and significant others using established education materials
• Encourage involvement in professional organizations
• Provides feedback to and consults with leadership in assessment, problem-solving, decision-making, and evaluating system issues and models of care
• Identifies and participates in quality-improvement initiatives within the practice setting and initiates change to translate clinical research findings into evidence-based interventions in the practice setting
• Participates in multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated delivery of patient care services
• Initiates and revises protocols or guidelines and facilitates organizational change to reflect evidence-based best practice relative to practice setting
• Works to influence policy-making bodies to improve patient care

Benefits

• Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level