NP - Pediatric Hospitalist

Pediatric Hospitalist Opportunity

Join a very experienced and well-respected hospitalist team of physicians and nurse practitioners at Ascension St. Alexius Women and Childrens Hospital in Hoffman Estates, IL. Specialty: Pediatric Hospitalist. Schedule: 0.6 FTE. EMR System: Cerner. Salary: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year.

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options. Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance. Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays. Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning. Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources. Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits. Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more.

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

Ascension Illinois is looking for a Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric Nurse Practitioner for our Pediatric Hospitalist Department. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension Illinois to provide medical services to patients.

Position highlights:

• 100% inpatient
• Pediatric Nurse Practitioner experience is preferred
• Rounding on newborns, one hospital only
• Beautiful Women and Children's Hospital
• Level III NICU and PICU
• 24/7 Neonatology service
• 24/7 Hospitalist service
• Weekends and holidays required
• Great access to Pediatric Subspecialist on campus
• Excellent support staff

Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with a physician, provide for the expansion of individualized primary healthcare services by diagnosing and treating certain acute or chronic health conditions.
• Obtain patient history and perform assessment via observation, interview and examination. Order, perform and interpret diagnostic studies. Perform preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and patient care.
• Provide direct treatment and management of health conditions via referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
• Counsel and educate patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.
• Document delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and network nursing policy.

About Ascension Illinois:

• Ascension Illinois is an award-winning health system committed to delivering outstanding, compassionate care to communities we are privileged to serve in Chicago and the surrounding region. Our physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians care for patients in the city of Chicago and the greater Chicagoland area including the northwest suburbs.
• We are one of the largest health systems in Illinois, with 5 hospitals serving Illinois families for over 156 years.

About Chicago Suburbs:

• Beautiful suburban locations, convenient access to downtown Chicago.
• Quick travel to O'Hare International Airport.
• Excellent schools, parks, recreation, walking/running/biking trails, shopping, restaurants and theaters.

About Ascension Medical Group:

When you join Ascension Medical Group (AMG), you are entering a community where physician and advanced practice provider engagement and experience is recognized as a key driver of delivering excellent patient care. With 1,900 sites of care and 7,000 providers strong, AMG is one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the United States. Physicians and advanced practice providers benefit from a collaborative approach to care, significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.

What minimum requirements you'll need:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Drug Enforcement Admin credentialed from the Drug Enforcement Administration preferred.
• Registered Nurse preferred.

Education:

• Master's degree of Nursing required.

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