Nurse Practitioner General Surgery in Alton, IL

Additional Information About The Role Nurse Practitioner for General Surgery Blend of inpatient and outpatient Clinic, Assist in OR and rounding on patients in hospital. Full‑Time Benefits Eligible Night Call, 1:5 Overview BJC Medical Group is the multi‑specialty physician organization of BJC HealthCare and includes over 600 doctors and advanced practice providers who are affiliated with the top‑ranked hospitals in the area. Since 1994, BJC Medical Group has provided access to the world’s best medicine through caring people and integrated systems. The providers are nationally recognized for excellent patient satisfaction and quality health care. BJC Medical Group physicians are trained and certified in over 25 medical specialties and serve patients in more than 125 locations in the greater St. Louis, mid‑Missouri and southern Illinois areas. Alton Surgery is a general surgery practice located on the campus of Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton, Illinois. Preferred Qualifications Role Purpose: Utilizes a high degree of knowledge, skill and competence in a specialized patient care area. Assesses, diagnoses, prescribes, initiates plan of care and evaluates outcomes within the scope of a formal collaborative practice agreement with physician(s). Responsibilities Manages the health care of patient populations with compassion through advanced health assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and evaluation in a collaborative practice agreement with a physician. Prescriptive responsibilities are reviewed by collaborative physician. Coordinates the care of patient populations, in a collaborative practice agreement with a physician, to ensure promotion of health and wellness through education of patients and families, coordination of services and placing referrals. Develops treatment plans, treats patients with acute problems including illnesses and minor injuries following a predetermined protocol in a collaborative practice agreement with a physician. BJC has determined this is a safety‑sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job. Minimum Requirements Education Master's Degree Nursing Experience 2 years Licenses & Certifications Nurse Practitioner Licensed RN Preferred Requirements Education Doctorate Nursing Experience 2-5 years Benefits And Legal Statement BJC Total Rewards Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date Disability insurance* paid for by BJC Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution 401(k) plan with BJC match Tuition Assistance available on first day BJC Institute for Learning and Development Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time Adoption assistance Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr BJC Medical Group