PRN Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner - Beloit Clinic, WI

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.
• Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests, and interprets test results for deviations from normal.
• Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunization, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.
• Provides care for simple fractures, sprains, and strains to stabilize and restore musculoskeletal function.
• Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care.
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
• Oriented and requested to cover the care of and management of Emergency Department patients with an ESI level of 2 through 5.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Graduate of an accredited masters of nursing program.
• Meets the requirements determined by the State of Wisconsin or Illinois to perform duties defined as those of a Nurse Practitioner.
• Must have minimum of 1 year APRN Emergency Room experience

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

• Hold valid RN license in state of practice.
• Hold valid APNP license in state of practice.
• Approved CPR or BLS certification within 90 days.
  

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
• Analytical and interpretive skills.

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

N/A

SUPERVISES

Indirectly supervises other palliative care nursing or support staff.

PAY RANGE:

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more. Click here for more details.

At Mercyhealth, we don't simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:

• #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50

• One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers

• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women