Overview Mercyhealth, an award-winning fully integrated health care delivery organization based in southcentral Wisconsin and northern Illinois, is seeking an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join our Neonatal/Labor & Delivery team at Javon Bea Hospital- Riverside in Rockford, IL with level III NICU and at Mercyhealth Trauma Center Hospital in Janesville, WI Mercyhealth’s Mission – “Exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better.” Touching lives invigorates, inspires and drives us to do our very best, and we continuously look for ways to make each life better with the utmost care and professionalism Opportunity: Join an excellent team of experienced physicians, a strong RN staff, and other support staff Work locations are Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center – Janesville, WI in L&D providing in house Peds/NB Nursery rounds; and Javon Bea Hospital – Riverside Rockford, IL level III NICU Shift times 830am-830am Day/Night Opportunities PRN available Overview: A Neonatal Nurse Practitioner is an advanced practice registered nurse with experience as a beside registered nurse in a level IIINICU, who is prepared to practice across the continuum, providing primary, acute, chronic, and critical care to neonates, infants, and toddlers through age 2. Clinical Experience: • Well Newborn Care • Premature infant with RDS • Infant with Hyperbilirubinemia • SGA Infant • Infant of a diabetic mother • Infant with sepsis • Infant with suspected cardiac problem • Infant requiring surgery • HIE Total body cooling • Infant with meconium aspiration • VLBW • Bronchopulmonary dysplasia • Persistent pulmonary hypertension/Respiratory failure Skills/Procedures: • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation/NRP • Intubation • Fluid and electrolyte management of high risk infant • Emergency Medications • Blood products and blood transfusion • Management of the infant receiving ventilator support • Umbilical and venous artery catheterization • Lumbar puncture, suprapubic tap, and septic workup • Performance of screening diagnostic tests, therapeutic interventions, and emergency procedures • Surveillance of the growing newborn and high risk infant • Coordinating discharge and follow-up care for the high risk infant • Chest tube insertion • Placement of percutaneous central venous catheter • Placement of peripheral arterial line Qualifications: Ability to work well independently and under pressure. Strong communication/interpretive and analytical skills. A high level of independent judgment and ability to handle empowerment for independent action. Ability to pass the Wisconsin Caregiver Background Check and/or Illinois Health Care Worker's Background Check. Education/Licensure: Graduate of an accredited MSN program IL and WI Licensing required and credentialing at Mercyhealth Current DEA number ATLS certification Other certifications as required Compensation: Highly competitive compensation Sign-on bonus eligible CME allowance Robust and comprehensive benefit package Mercyhealth: Mercyhealth is a vertically integrated health care system in southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois with approximately 800 physicians, 8,000 employees, 7 hospitals, 80 ambulatory locations, pharmacies, DME, Home Health, and an insurance company. We are large and growing, but we treat our physicians and employees as family. Benefits Mercyhealth offers a generous total rewards package to eligible employees including, but not limited to: · Comprehensive Benefits Package: Mercyhealth offers a retirement plan with competitive matching contribution, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, life and disability coverage, access to flexible spending plans, and a variety of other discounted voluntary benefit options. · Competitive Compensation: Mercyhealth offers market competitive rates of pay and participates in various shift differential and special pay incentive programs. · Paid Time Off: Mercyhealth offers a generous paid time off plan, which increases with milestone anniversaries, to allow employees the opportunity for a great work-life balance. · Career Advancement: Mercyhealth offers a number of educational assistance programs and career ladders to support employees in their educational journey and advancement within Mercyhealth. · Employee Wellbeing: Mercyhealth has a focus on wellbeing for employees across the organization and offers a number of tools and resources, such as an employer-sponsored health risk assessment and a Wellbeing mobile application, to assist employees on their wellbeing journey. · Additional Benefits: Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial education to help with retirement planning.
Overview Mercyhealth, an award-winning fully integrated health care delivery organization based in southcentral Wisconsin and northern Illinois, is seeking an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join our Neonatal/Labor & Delivery team at Javon Bea Hospital- Riverside in Rockford, IL with level III NICU and at Mercyhealth Trauma Center Hospital in Janesville, WI Mercyhealth’s Mission – “Exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better.” Touching lives invigorates, inspires and drives us to do our very best, and we continuously look for ways to make each life better with the utmost care and professionalism Opportunity: Join an excellent team of experienced physicians, a strong RN staff, and other support staff Work locations are Javon Bea Hospita- Riverside Rockford, IL Level III NICU and Mercyhealth Trauma Center in L&D providing in house Peds/NB Nursery rounds; and Mercyhealth Trauma Center –Janesville, WI Shift times 830am- 830am Day/Night Opportunities PRN available Overview: A Neonatal Nurse Practitioner is an advanced practice registered nurse with experience as a beside registered nurse in a level IIINICU, who is prepared to practice across the continuum, providing primary, acute, chronic, and critical care to neonates, infants, and toddlers through age 2. Clinical Experience: • Well Newborn Care • Premature infant with RDS • Infant with Hyperbilirubinemia • SGA Infant • Infant of a diabetic mother • Infant with sepsis • Infant with suspected cardiac problem • Infant requiring surgery • HIE Total body cooling • Infant with meconium aspiration • VLBW • Bronchopulmonary dysplasia • Persistent pulmonary hypertension/Respiratory failure Skills/Procedures: • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation/NRP • Intubation • Fluid and electrolyte management of high risk infant • Emergency Medications • Blood products and blood transfusion • Management of the infant receiving ventilator support • Umbilical and venous artery catheterization • Lumbar puncture, suprapubic tap, and septic workup • Performance of screening diagnostic tests, therapeutic interventions, and emergency procedures • Surveillance of the growing newborn and high risk infant • Coordinating discharge and follow-up care for the high risk infant • Chest tube insertion • Placement of percutaneous central venous catheter • Placement of peripheral arterial line Qualifications: Ability to work well independently and under pressure. Strong communication/interpretive and analytical skills. A high level of independent judgment and ability to handle empowerment for independent action. Ability to pass the Wisconsin Caregiver Background Check and/or Illinois Health Care Worker's Background Check. Education/Licensure: Graduate of an accredited MSN program IL and WI Licensing required and credentialing at Mercyhealth Current DEA number ATLS certification Other certifications as required Compensation: Highly competitive compensation Sign-on bonus eligible CME allowance Robust and comprehensive benefit package Mercyhealth: Mercyhealth is a vertically integrated health care system in southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois with approximately 800 physicians, 8,000 employees, 7 hospitals, 80 ambulatory locations, pharmacies, DME, Home Health, and an insurance company. We are large and growing, but we treat our physicians and employees as family. Benefits Mercyhealth offers a generous total rewards package to eligible employees including, but not limited to: · Comprehensive Benefits Package: Mercyhealth offers a retirement plan with competitive matching contribution, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, life and disability coverage, access to flexible spending plans, and a variety of other discounted voluntary benefit options. · Competitive Compensation: Mercyhealth offers market competitive rates of pay and participates in various shift differential and special pay incentive programs. · Paid Time Off: Mercyhealth offers a generous paid time off plan, which increases with milestone anniversaries, to allow employees the opportunity for a great work-life balance. · Career Advancement: Mercyhealth offers a number of educational assistance programs and career ladders to support employees in their educational journey and advancement within Mercyhealth. · Employee Wellbeing: Mercyhealth has a focus on wellbeing for employees across the organization and offers a number of tools and resources, such as an employer-sponsored health risk assessment and a Wellbeing mobile application, to assist employees on their wellbeing journey. · Additional Benefits: Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial education to help with retirement planning.
Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that’s served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It’s our passion. Parkland Hospital is seeking a passionate Advanced Practice Provider to join our dynamic Labor & Delivery triage team, working three 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM). This is an opportunity to practice at the busiest Labor & Delivery unit in the nation, where every shift brings purpose, impact, and the chance to support some of the most meaningful moments in our patients’ lives. Seeking a Certified Nurse Midwife, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant with 12–18 months of clinical experience is preferred. Willing to consider new graduate applicants with a strong background in labor and delivery. Primary Purpose Responsible for providing health care for patients in designated primary or specialty area, including patient diagnoses, treatment, education and referrals. Serves as a resource and role model for clinical practice, training, evaluation and direct management of practitioners and students in all areas encompassed by the service line to ensure optimal patient care quality. Assist leadership in assessing, planning, organizing, and implementing designated advanced practice provider activities. Minimum Specifications Education: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN): Master’s Degree in Nursing accredited through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the Accreditation Commission for Physician Assistant: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university and successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program recognized by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or its predecessors. Experience: •None Equivalent Education and/or Experience: Current employees hired at Parkland before 3/1/2014, may have an equivalent combination of education and experience. Certification/Registration/Licensure: Must have current healthcare provider CPR course completion card from one of the following: American Heart Association American Red Cross Military Training Network Must meet and maintain licensing and registration requirements as delineated by the Medical Staff Bylaws, Medical Staff Rules and Regulations, and Credentialing Policies/Procedures. Current certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and must be attained within 90 days of being hired and maintained throughout employment. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: (Nurse Practitioner): Current RN licensure from the Texas Board of Nursing; or, valid Compact RN license. Current licensure from the Texas Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with authorization to practice as a Family, Pediatric, Neonatal, Psychiatric Mental Health or Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner. Current valid prescription authorization number from the Texas Board of Nursing Must have active certification as Nurse Practitioner by one of the following: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) by American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) - OR- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care (PNP-PC or PPCNP) by Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) or ANCC –OR- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Acute Care (PNP-AC) by PNCB –OR- Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) by NCC –OR Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHCNP) by National Certification Corporation. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: (Nurse Midwife): Current RN licensure from the Texas Board of Nursing; or, valid Compact RN license Current licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with authorization to practice as a Nurse Midwife by the Texas Board of Nursing. Current valid prescription authorization number from the Texas Board of Nursing Must have active certification as a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) by the American Midwifery Certification board (AMCB) or its predecessor Physician Assistant: Current, valid Physician Assistant licensure from the Texas Board of Physician Assistants. Current certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Required Tests for Placement: None Skills or Special Abilities: Provides care to assigned patient population in accordance with the current State of Texas Nursing Practice Act or Texas Medical Board Rules, as applicable to licensure, established protocols, multidisciplinary plan of care, and clinical area specific standards. Must demonstrate leadership ability through both superior clinical skills and as a practice development resource. Must have effective verbal and written communication skills. Must have effective leadership skills to include motivation, recruitment, retention, and change management. Must demonstrate knowledge of Parkland policies, structure, procedures, and mission. Must demonstrate patient centered behaviors. Preferred: Spanish proficiency is preferred Responsibilities: Performs clinical practitioner duties in designated specialty area. Obtains histories, performs physical exams, makes assessments, orders tests to adequately assess and determine diagnoses and plan of care. Records health history, findings, treatment and recommendations accurately, clearly, and concisely. Manages time effectively to ensure optimal use of patient and provider resources. Consults appropriately with supervising physicians and refers patients as necessary to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Includes patients and/or families in determining the plan of care, when appropriate. Educates patients and families to ensure self-management, follow-up, and compliance with established treatment. Supports interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure continuous quality care and to promote positive health outcomes with a focus on good customer service and patient satisfaction. Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements and trends in the practice field by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations. Participates in PHHS education activities. Maintains and implements knowledge of all applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the respective APP fields. Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws, and the program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state, and private health plans. Maintains current professional certifications and licensure as required by the organization and the APP’s governing body. Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understanding. Timely completion of all assigned modules and yearly PHHS obligations as defined by the corporate compliance department. Identifies work processes and flows for the assigned department. Suggests appropriate changes to improve work effectiveness, productivity and efficiency that support the overall goals of PHHS or the area. Consistently provides quality customer service to internal and external PHHS customers. Assists in developing, implementing, and monitoring annual goals and objectives for the department that support the mission and objectives of PHHS and the department. Attends regular staff meetings. Job Accountabilities: Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements, and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of the department and Parkland. Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations, and/or maintaining certification or licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices. Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact the area. Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable laws, accreditation agency requirements, and federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding. Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to our patients and employees’ wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.
Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that’s served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It’s our passion. Parkland Hospital is seeking a passionate Advanced Practice Provider to join our dynamic Labor & Delivery triage team, working three 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM). This is your opportunity to practice at the busiest Labor & Delivery unit in the nation, where every shift brings purpose, impact, and the chance to support some of the most meaningful moments in our patients’ lives. Primary Purpose Responsible for providing health care for patients in designated primary or specialty area, including patient diagnoses, treatment, education and referrals. Serves as a resource and role model for clinical practice, training, evaluation and direct management of practitioners and students in all areas encompassed by the service line to ensure optimal patient care quality. Assist leadership in assessing, planning, organizing, and implementing designated advanced practice provider activities. Minimum Specifications Education Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN): Master’s Degree in Nursing accredited through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the Accreditation Commission for Physician Assistant: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university and successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program recognized by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or its predecessors. Experience 3 plus years of clinical experience as an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) performing the same or similar job duties. OR 5 plus years of clinical experience as an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in any field. Equivalent Education and/or Experience Current employees hired at Parkland before 3/1/2014, may have an equivalent combination of education and experience. Certification/Registration/Licensure Must have current healthcare provider CPR course completion card from one of the following: American Heart Association American Red Cross Military Training Network. Must meet and maintain licensing and registration requirements as delineated by the Medical Staff Bylaws, Medical Staff Rules and Regulations, and Credentialing Policies/Procedures. Current certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and must be attained within 90 days of being hired and maintained throughout employment. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Nurse Practitioner): Current RN license from the Texas Board of Nursing; or, valid Compact RN license Current licensure from the Texas Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with authorization to practice as a Family, Pediatric Primary Care, Pediatric Acute Care, Neonatal, or Women's Health Nurse Practitioner. Current valid prescription authorization number from the Texas Board of Nursing Must have active certification as Nurse Practitioner by one of the following: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) by American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) –OR- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care (PNP-PC or PPCNP) by Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) or ANCC –OR- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Acute Care (PNP-AC) by PNCB –OR- Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) by NCC –OR Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHCNP) by National Certification Corporation. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Nurse Midwife): Current RN licensure from the Texas Board of Nursing; or, valid Compact RN license Current licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with authorization to practice as a Nurse Midwife by the Texas Board of Current valid prescription authorization number from the Texas Board of Nursing Must have active certification as a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) by the American Midwifery Certification board (AMCB) or its predecessor Physician Assistant: Must have current, valid Physician Assistant license from the Texas Board of Physician Assistants Must have active certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Must have a current Physician Assistant license from the Texas Board of Physician Assistants. Required Tests for Placement None Skills or Special Abilities Provides care to assigned patient population in accordance with the current State of Texas Nursing Practice Act or Texas Medical Board Rules, as applicable to licensure, established protocols, multidisciplinary plan of care, and clinical area specific standards. Must demonstrate leadership ability through both superior clinical skills and as a practice development resource. Must have effective verbal and written communication skills. Must have effective leadership skills to include motivation, recruitment, retention, and change management. Must demonstrate knowledge of Parkland policies, structure, procedures, and mission. Must demonstrate patient centered behaviors. Preferred: Spanish proficiency is preferred Responsibilities Performs all clinical practitioner service activities in designated specialty area including obtains histories, performs physical exams, makes assessments, orders tests to adequately assess, determine diagnoses, and plan of care. Provides optimal medical decision making and patient care management, consistent with the PHHS mission, to ensure good health outcomes. Uses written medical protocols and consultants appropriately. Records health history, findings, treatments, and recommendations accurately, clearly, and concisely. Manages time effectively to ensure optimal use of patient and provider resources. Consults appropriately with supervising physicians and refers patients as necessary to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Includes patients and/or families in determining the plan of care, when appropriate. Educates patients and families to ensure self-management, follow-up, and compliance with established treatment. Arranges appropriate follow up appointments. Develops appropriate patient education materials. May participate in community outreach activities to promote education and PHHS as a patient centered/patient valued healthcare provider. Trains, supervises, and evaluates APP students and contributes to the education of residents, interns, and other healthcare trainees. Serves as a clinical resource to other APPs and other allied health professionals. Serves as a role model for junior staff and APP students. Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements and trends in given practice field by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations. Participates in PHHS education activities, attends, and provides in-services. Educates peers and staff both formally and informally. Seeks information to ensure maintenance of a collaborative learning environment. Integrates new knowledge into their practice, takes initiative to learn new techniques and procedures and shares skills and information with the healthcare team. Collaborates and maintains positive working relationships between all PHHS staff. Provides patient centered care with a focus on good customer service and patient satisfaction. Maintains and implements knowledge of all applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact their respective APP fields. Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws, and the program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state, and private health plans. Maintains current professional certifications and licensure as required by the organization and the APP’s governing body. Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understanding. Timely completion of all assigned modules and yearly PHHS obligations as defined by the corporate compliance department. Identifies work processes and flows for the assigned department. Suggests appropriate changes to improve work effectiveness, productivity and efficiency that support the overall goals of PHHS or the area. Participates in QA/QI projects. May participate in clinical research or clinical drug trials. Assists in developing, implementing, and monitoring annual goals and objectives for the department that support the mission and objectives of PHHS and the department. Attends regular staff meetings. Serves on multi-disciplinary and committees as selected and assigned. Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to our patients and employees’ wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.
