Nurse Practitioner Registry - Med Groups

Silver Cross Hospital

6d•$67 - $67

About The Position

Silver Cross Hospital is an extraordinary place to work. We’re known for our culture of excellence and delivery of unrivaled experiences for our patients, their families, the communities we serve…and for each other. Come join us! It’s the way you want to be treated. Summary: Provides primary care to patients acting as an assistant to physicians in the clinic following established standards and practices. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, physicians and the public.

Requirements

Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practice, and medical care to give and evaluate patient care.
Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care.
Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods, and techniques of professional nursing to provide on-going patient care.
Skill in taking medical history to assess medical condition and interpret findings.
Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence.
Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.
Ability to maintain quality control standards.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
Ability to communicate clearly.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program.
Three years professional nursing experience in a clinic setting.
Currently licensed in the state of Illinois as a Registered Nurse.
ANA Certification.
Must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

Provides primary care to patients acting as an assistant to physicians in the clinic following established standards and practices.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, physicians and the public.