Neonatal Nurse Practitioner: Advanced NICU Care Leader

Advocate Health Care; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care seeks a clinician to provide telephone and in-person patient care, document assessments, and develop comprehensive plans with the interdisciplinary team. You will order, supervise and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe treatments, and participate in prevention strategies for acute and chronic health issues.

The role requires Illinois licensure, DEA registration readiness, BLS certification, and strong EMR proficiency, with adaptability to vary shifts and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with an Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Current licensure in the State of Illinois.
• Illinois Controlled Substance License within 6 months of hire.
• Eligible for DEA registration; or possess DEA registration within six months.
• Current BLS Certification.
• PALS/ACLS certification may vary by site.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills billing and productivity metrics and maintains documentation.
• Provides telephone care to patients.
• Completes comprehensive history and physical assessments.
• Performs ordering, supervising, and interpreting diagnostic studies.
• Prescribes treatments and therapies including medications and diets.
• Implements prevention strategies for acute and chronic health issues.
• Collaborates with patient and interdisciplinary team to plan care.
• Advances practice through research, education, and leadership.
• Mentors others and participates in peer review.
• Communicates care plans clearly in the medical record.
• Leads quality-improvement initiatives and policy changes.
• Travel may be required and shifts may vary.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and use patient lifting equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

EMR proficiency

Education

Illinois medical license

Illinois Controlled Substance License

DEA registration (eligible)

BLS Certification

PALS/ACLS certification (may vary by site)

Job description

Advocate Health Care seeks a clinician to provide telephone and in-person patient care, document assessments, and develop comprehensive plans with the interdisciplinary team. You will order, supervise and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe treatments, and participate in prevention strategies for acute and chronic health issues.

The role requires Illinois licensure, DEA registration readiness, BLS certification, and strong EMR proficiency, with adaptability to vary shifts and travel as needed.