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Nurse Practitioner ICU
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Elgin, IL Elgin, Illinois |
About this job
Sherman Hospital, a Magnet recognized hospital located in Elgin, Ill., is a 255-bed facility that features private patient rooms, a 15-acre geothermal lake, an advanced Emergency Department, a free-standing Cancer Care Center, a spacious Family Birthing Center, a Heart & Vascular Center and more. Sherman also provides convenient, quality healthcare services at Sherman outpatient centers in Algonquin, Elgin, and South Elgin.
Nurse Practitioner in ICU
Advocate Sherman Hospital, Elgin, IL
* Shift: Day Shift working Monday through Friday
* Full Time
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
The ICU NP will assist physicians in the facilitation of care of assigned Cardiovascular and Thoracic surgery patients with the goal of achieving quality outcomes in a cost efficient manner and works collaboratively with multi-disciplinary staff, both internal and external to the organization, to achieve these goals. The NP participates in quality practice improvement processes related to the management of care. Focus of care is from post surgery to point of discharge.
Sherman Hospital Highlights:
* Nursing Excellence: Magnet Recognition from the ANCC
* Safety: "A" grade for excellence in patient safety for the third consecutive year from the Leapfrog Group's biannual Hospital Safety Scores
* Engagement: Top decile Nurse engagement multiple years in a row
* Growth: Ongoing education fostering advanced clinical and critical thinking skills
* Education: Tuition assistance starting day 1 of employment
WHAT YOU NEED: (Education/Experience/Certifications)
* Masters Degree in Nursing from accredited nurse practitioner program
* 5 years recent experience in ICU
* Previous experience as a licensed Nurse Practitioner desired
* Advance Practice Nurse license with nurse practitioner certification
* Current Illinois RN license
* Specialty certification preferred
* CPR certification
* ACLS
Interpersonal/Technical Skills:
* Basic computer skills
* Global perspective of changing health care environment
* Ability to prioritize work
* Effective interpersonal communication skills
* Utilization of critical thinking in timely decision making
* Flexible hours according to customer needs
* Ability to demonstrate a commitment to patient focused care
* Ability to prioritize independently and respond to multiple simultaneous requests
* Ability to work in a fast paced environment with established time constraints and in difficult situations
* Travel to other sites may be required
Physical/Work environment:
* May be exposed to hazardous materials and life threatening diseases.
* Ability to perform lifting / transfer activities related to patients (up to 50 lbs. may be required)
* Ability to transport objects from one location to another
* This position needs to recognize needs and behaviors of specific age groups of patients treated
* If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015.
* Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case by case basis.
Accountabilities:
* Clinical Practice / Case Management
* Leadership and Professional Development
* Provides Critical Care Coverage and handoffs to maintain continuity and quality of care
* Education
* Research/Quality
About Advocate Health Care
Advocate Health Care, named among the nation's Top 5 large health systems based on quality by Truven Analytics, is the largest health system in Illinois and one of the largest health care providers in the Midwest. Advocate operates more than 250 sites of care, including 12 hospitals that encompass 11 acute care hospitals, the state's largest integrated children's network, the state's largest emergency and Level I trauma network, one of the area's largest home health care companies, and the region's largest medical group. Advocate Health Care has 4 teaching hospitals and is a not-for-profit, mission-based health system affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the United Church of Christ.
Nurse Practitioner in ICU
Advocate Sherman Hospital, Elgin, IL
* Shift: Day Shift working Monday through Friday
* Full Time
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
The ICU NP will assist physicians in the facilitation of care of assigned Cardiovascular and Thoracic surgery patients with the goal of achieving quality outcomes in a cost efficient manner and works collaboratively with multi-disciplinary staff, both internal and external to the organization, to achieve these goals. The NP participates in quality practice improvement processes related to the management of care. Focus of care is from post surgery to point of discharge.
Sherman Hospital Highlights:
* Nursing Excellence: Magnet Recognition from the ANCC
* Safety: "A" grade for excellence in patient safety for the third consecutive year from the Leapfrog Group's biannual Hospital Safety Scores
* Engagement: Top decile Nurse engagement multiple years in a row
* Growth: Ongoing education fostering advanced clinical and critical thinking skills
* Education: Tuition assistance starting day 1 of employment
WHAT YOU NEED: (Education/Experience/Certifications)
* Masters Degree in Nursing from accredited nurse practitioner program
* 5 years recent experience in ICU
* Previous experience as a licensed Nurse Practitioner desired
* Advance Practice Nurse license with nurse practitioner certification
* Current Illinois RN license
* Specialty certification preferred
* CPR certification
* ACLS
Interpersonal/Technical Skills:
* Basic computer skills
* Global perspective of changing health care environment
* Ability to prioritize work
* Effective interpersonal communication skills
* Utilization of critical thinking in timely decision making
* Flexible hours according to customer needs
* Ability to demonstrate a commitment to patient focused care
* Ability to prioritize independently and respond to multiple simultaneous requests
* Ability to work in a fast paced environment with established time constraints and in difficult situations
* Travel to other sites may be required
Physical/Work environment:
* May be exposed to hazardous materials and life threatening diseases.
* Ability to perform lifting / transfer activities related to patients (up to 50 lbs. may be required)
* Ability to transport objects from one location to another
* This position needs to recognize needs and behaviors of specific age groups of patients treated
* If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015.
* Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case by case basis.
Accountabilities:
* Clinical Practice / Case Management
* Leadership and Professional Development
* Provides Critical Care Coverage and handoffs to maintain continuity and quality of care
* Education
* Research/Quality
About Advocate Health Care
Advocate Health Care, named among the nation's Top 5 large health systems based on quality by Truven Analytics, is the largest health system in Illinois and one of the largest health care providers in the Midwest. Advocate operates more than 250 sites of care, including 12 hospitals that encompass 11 acute care hospitals, the state's largest integrated children's network, the state's largest emergency and Level I trauma network, one of the area's largest home health care companies, and the region's largest medical group. Advocate Health Care has 4 teaching hospitals and is a not-for-profit, mission-based health system affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the United Church of Christ.
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