Nurse Practitioner job

NP General Surgery Opening Near Chicago, IL
Located in Munster, IN - Chicago, IL 35m

Full-time
Monday - Friday (8a-5p)
Previous surgical experience preferred

Education/Experience Requirements:

Graduate of an accredited Nursing program; Masters of Nursing degree required
Minimum of 3 years nursing experience required; 5 years preferred
Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Indiana
Prescriptive authority privileges in State of Indiana
Board Certification is required to be granted necessary hospital privileges for employment
CPR certification required
Conveys positive attitude and image internally throughout Community Healthcare System and externally within the community
Excellent patient assessment and critical thinking skills; ability to analyze and creatively solve patient care issues in a proactive and positive manner; ability to apply and modify principles, methods, and techniques to provide ongoing patient care
Requires self-direction, leadership, delegation, organization, and teaching ability
Communicates tactfully and effectively with physicians, patients, families, nursing staff, other hospital/clinic departments, and the public
Demonstrates a professional, positive, flexible and open minded manner with a willingness and desire to go the extra mile
Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practice and medical care to give and evaluate patient care. Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care. Knowledge of medications and their effects on patients. Knowledge of patient education principles to develop a self-care program.
Skills in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency work situations; able to prioritize patients according to their clinical needs; strong time management skills to balance both patient care and chart completion
Thorough knowledge of pharmacologic agents used in patient treatments
Strong decision making and practice skills