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Nurse / Nurse Practitioner Job in Chicago, Illinois |
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Description Neonatal Nurse Practitioner General Summary of Position Responsibility: The Advanced Practice Nurse / LIP works within the multidisciplinary clinical team to provide individualized patient care and patient/family education. S/he promotes evidenced based practice by conducting or participating in research and academic activities. S/he provides support to the nursing and leadership staff in order to promote the advancement of the nursing profession and in the community-at-large. The role is unique to the Advanced Practice Nurses specialty area and in accordance with individual credentialing and privileging through the Medical Staff Office. Essential Job Functions: Provides expert clinical care, education, consultation, advocacy research, leadership and mentorship. Manages primary, acute and chronic health problems through comprehensive history and physical examination assessment and diagnosis. This may include palliative and end of life care. Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests and procedures. Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, and performs other therapeutic or corrective measures to treat illness and improve heath status. Promotes the advancement of the nursing profession at CMH and the community-at-large. This may include publication, participation in professional organizations and providing educational support to the nursing staff. Collaborates and coordinates care with medical team to deliver evidenced-based care and establish best practices in clinical care. Participates in research design, implementation and interpretation. Meets the Medical Staffs Allied Health Practitioners core measures of performance related to patient care, medical knowledge, practice based learning and improvement, interpersonal communication skills, professionalism, and system based practice. Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Master’s degree or higher from an accredited school of nursing appropriate for certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Anesthetist. ( CNS certification is not acceptable if hired after January 1, 2010) Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience required, preferably in pediatrics. Licensure in the State ofIllinois as an APN is required. Experience as delineated in clinical privileges through credentialing by the Medical Staff Office. Basic Life Support certification required. Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification required in some specialty areas. Any other certification required for specialty area. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, basic computer skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills. Job Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States Position Type: Full-Time/Regular * Some information such as the email and phone number are hidden unless you are registered and logged-in
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