Nurse Practitioner, Freeport Cardiology Clinic

Overview

Responsibilities

Assess patient data and perform interview, physical examination and begin discussing goals of care within prescribed guidelines and instructions of Physician. Maintain timely consult schedule. Provide patient and family education to assist patient and family to understand role of palliative care in current health situation. Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient clinical problems and health care needs if required. Record physical findings, and formulate plan and prognosis, based on patient condition. Coordinate care with Physician and other health professionals; preparing comprehensive patient care plan. Discuss health care plan and goals of care with Physician partner. Consult with partnering physician and refer to specialized health resources for treatment and evaluation as needed. Assists in developing care protocols and processes. Requirements: Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Graduate of an accredited masters of nursing program. Meets the requirements determined by the State of Illinois to perform duties defined as those of a Nurse Practitioner. Hold valid RN license in Illinois Hold valid APNP license in Illinois Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days Other certification per unit requirements

Certification/Licensure

Special Physical Demands

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.