NP Acute Care

<h3>Your future role at a glance</h3><ul><li>Join an established, stable and busy Intensivist service of 8 physicians and 8 Nurse Practitioners</li><li>Minimum commitment of 3 12 hour shifts per week nights, including one weekend.  Candidate would have the opportunity to pick up more if desired.</li><li>Assessment and management of ICU patients, participating in multidisciplinary rounds, supporting the rapid response team when called.</li><li>Critical care experience is required</li><li>High acuity</li><li>Procedural experience is a plus</li><li>Will train with procedures</li><li>Practice setting: Inpatient</li><li>Excellent office support staff</li><li>Board Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, with at least 2 years experience preferred but will consider new grads</li><li>Eligible for state medical license and DEA/Controlled Substance registration</li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong>About the Facility</strong></p><ul><li>387 bed hospital</li><li>Level II trauma</li><li>24/7 Intensivist Service</li><li>36 bed ICU</li><li>Major Stroke and Referral Center </li><li>Neurosurgery Service</li><li>Cardiothoracic Service </li><li>Integrated referral network</li><li><p>Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system</p><p> </p></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong>Why Physicians Choose Ascension</strong></p><ul><li>Physician-led, collaborative culture</li><li>Long-term practice stability</li><li>National network with local autonomy</li><li>Mission-centered care rooted in service</li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p> <h3>How you’ll make an impact in this role</h3><ul><li>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.</li></ul><h3>What minimum requirements you’ll need</h3><b>Licensure / Certification / Registration</b><ul><li>Required Credential(s):<ul><li>BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.</li><li>Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. </li></li></ul><li>Preferred Credential(s):<ul><li>Registered Nurse. </li></li></ul></ul><b>Education</b><ul><li>Master's degree of Nursing required.</li></ul><b>Work Experience</b><ul><li>None required.</li></ul><h3>Benefits that help you thrive</h3><div> <ul style="margin-top:0px; margin-bottom:0px"> <li><b>Comprehensive health coverage:</b> medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options</li> <li><b>Financial security & retirement:</b> employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance </li> <li><b>Time to recharge:</b> pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays</li> <li><b>Career growth:</b> Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning</li> <li><b>Emotional well-being:</b> Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources</li> <li><b>Family support:</b> parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits</li> <li><b>Other benefits:</b> optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more</li> </ul> </div><h3>Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity </h3><p>Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.</p> <p><b>Equal employment opportunity employer</b></p> <p>Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. 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