Nurse Practitioner APRN APN NP - Neonatology

Ascension Health•Hoffman Estates, IL

76d•Onsite

About The Position

Ascension Illinois is looking for a Board Certified Neonatology Nurse Practitioner for our Neonatology Department. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension Illinois to provide medical services to patients. Position Highlights: Full-time In house shifts Nice blended model 24/7 Neonatology coverage 30 NICU beds Level III NICU and PICU 24/7 Pediatric Hospitalist service 24/7 Pediatric Intensivist Service Great access to all Pediatric Sub-specialists Excellent support staff

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. 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 required. Credentials are verified by local staff credentialing office.
Drug Enforcement Admin credentialed from the Drug Enforcement Administration preferred.
Master's degree of Nursing required.

Responsibilities

In collaboration with a physician, provide for the expansion of individualized primary healthcare services by diagnosing and treating certain acute or chronic health conditions.
Obtain patient history and perform assessment via observation, interview and examination. Order, perform and interpret diagnostic studies. Perform preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and patient care.
Provide direct treatment and management of health conditions via referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
Counsel and educate patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.
Document delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and network nursing policy.