Emergency Nurse Practitioner — Elevate Acute Care

Vista Health System; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 124,000 - 166,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Retirement Savings Plan

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Continuing Education and Professional 

Development Opportunities

Job summary

Vista Medical Center in Waukegan, IL is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join the Emergency Department. The NP will assess, diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic conditions, collaborating with physicians and the care team to deliver high-quality care.

Applicants should have an APRN license in Illinois, NP certification, BLS, and DEA registration, with preferred ACLS and EMR experience. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Current Illinois APRN license.
• Current NP certification.
• DEA registration and Illinois Controlled Substance License (or ability to obtain).
• Current BLS certification.
• Excellent clinical assessment, communication, and critical-thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including obtaining medical histories and physical examinations.
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses and injuries.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory tests, diagnostic procedures, and imaging studies.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with Illinois law and organizational policies.
• Educate patients and families regarding disease prevention, treatment plans, medications, and healthy lifestyle practices.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and patient safety programs.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, accreditation, and organizational standards.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Critical thinking

Time management

Independence

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing

Tools

EHR/EMR experience

Job description

Vista Medical Center in Waukegan, IL is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join the Emergency Department. The NP will assess, diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic conditions, collaborating with physicians and the care team to deliver high-quality care.

Applicants should have an APRN license in Illinois, NP certification, BLS, and DEA registration, with preferred ACLS and EMR experience. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional