at Mercy Health Corporation (Mercyhealth) in Rockford, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Overview
Mercyhealth, an award-winning fully integrated health care delivery organization based in Wisconsin and Illinois, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our General/Trauma Surgery team at our new, state-of-the-art Level 1 Trauma Center in Rockford, IL.
Mercyhealth's Mission - "Exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better." Touching lives invigorates, inspires, and drives us to do our very best, and we continuously look for ways to make each life better with the utmost care and professionalism.
Opportunity:
Collaborate with experienced multidisciplinary teams including Emergency Medicine physicians, Trauma physicians, General Surgeons, and Hospitalists and have the full support of an excellent team of RNs and support staff.
Full time, M-F position; day shift, variable hours
May be required to take call.
Hospital rounding with Trauma and General Surgeons, clinic visits.
Qualifications:
Ability to work well independently and under pressure.
Strong communication/interpretive and analytical skills.
A high level of independent judgment and ability to handle empowerment for independent action.
Ability to pass IL Background Check
Licensure/Certifications:
Graduate of an accredited NP program
Current IL RN and APRN License
Current DEA number
ATLS certification
RNFA certification, or ability to obtain it within the required timeframe.
Obtain CME experience as required for certification.
Other certifications as required.
Compensation:
Highly competitive compensation
Sign on Bonus eligible
CME allowance
Robust and comprehensive benefit package
Mercyhealth:
Mercyhealth is a vertically integrated health care system in southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois with approximately 800 physicians, 8,000 employees, 7 hospitals, 80 ambulatory locations; pharmacies, DME, Home Health, and an insurance company. We are large and growing, but we treat our physicians and employees as family.
Community:
Rockford is notable for its economic diversification into automotive, aerospace, and health care industries, as well as the undertaking of various tourism and downtown revitalization efforts. Rockford is known for various venues of cultural or historical significance, including Anderson Japanese Gardens, Klehm Arboretum, the Coronado Theatre, and the Burpee Museum of Natural History. Rockford has been recognized as one of the most affordable housing markets in the nation less than an hour and a half drive from downtown Chicago and Milwaukee and less than an hour from Madison, WI.
Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:
Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.
Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.
Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.
Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.
EOE&AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled. Mercy is an equal employment opportunity employer functioning under Affirmative Action Plans.
