Neonatology Nurse Practitioner

Neonatology Nurse Practitioner OpportunityAscension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. 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.Ascension Illinois is looking for a Board Certified experienced Neonatology Nurse Practitioner for our Neonatology Department. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension Illinois to provide medical services to patients.Position highlights:Full-timeIn house shiftsNice blended model24/7 Neonatology coverage30 NICU bedsLevel III NICU and PICU24/7 Pediatric Hospitalist service24/7 Pediatric Intensivist ServiceGreat access to all Pediatric Sub-specialistsExcellent support staffResponsibilities: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 needLicensure / Certification / Registration: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. Credentials are verified by local staff credentialing office.Drug Enforcement Admin credentialed from the Drug Enforcement Administration preferred.Education:Master's degree of Nursing required.Equal employment opportunity employerAscension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. 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