Nurse Practitioner

Powers Health; Munster (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Wellness program

HSA contributions

Retirement savings plan

Life insurance

Disability income protection

EAP

Job summary

Powers Health's Neuroscience Critical Care Unit is seeking a licensed Nurse Practitioner to deliver acute care in the NSCCU. The NP will work with the Neurointensivist and a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient treatment and outcomes.

The role requires a master’s degree in nursing, Indiana license to practice, and prescriptive authority with an active controlled substances certification. Credentialing and privileging must be completed before independent practice.

Qualifications

• Must have a master’s degree of nursing and Indiana license.
• Prescriptive authority and controlled substance certification on file before ordering meds.
• Credentialing and privileging must be completed before practicing as an APN.
• Completion of an advanced physical assessment class is required.
• Must complete Community Hospital orientation and annual continuing education.
• Maintains current CPR certification and basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide acute care to NSCCU patients.
• Collaborate with Neurointensivist and multidisciplinary team to ensure appropriate care.

Skills

Acute care

NP credentialing

Team collaboration

CPR certification

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Indiana license to practice

Prescriptive authority

Controlled substance certification

Credentialing and privileging process

Advanced physical assessment

Continuing education

CPR certification

Windows & data base familiarity

Job description

Community Hospital · Neuroscience Critical Care

Hours/Pay Period: 72

FTE: 0.9

POSITION PURPOSE AND SUMMARY:

The Practitioner, is a licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) who provides acute care to the patients in the Neuroscience Critical Care Unit (NSCCU). The NP works in collaboration with the Neurointensivist and the multidisciplinary team to ensure appropriate care and treatment to patients within the NSCCU Scope.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE :

• Must have successfully completed an accredited program for a clinical nurse specialist or nurse practitioner with a minimum of a master’s degree of nursing; license to practice in the State of Indiana with 2 years current experience in critical care preferred.
• Documentation of prescriptive authority granted by the State of Indiana and a valid controlled substance certification must be on file in the Medical Staff Services Department prior to ordering of medications
• Must successfully complete credentialing and privileging process before functioning as an advanced practice nurse
• Demonstration of completion of an advanced physical assessment class
• Successful completion of the Community Hospital Personnel and Nursing Orientation Programs.
• Completes continuing education as required by certification and governing bodies.
• Obtains and maintains current CPR certification
• Computer literacy with familiarity of Windows and data base management

Our comprehensive benefits program includes, but is not limited to:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Wellness program, including free screenings
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Retirement savings plan
• Life insurance
• Disability income protection
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness center discount program
• Tuition assistance and career development
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Reward and recognition programs

Join our team of healthcare professionals at Powers Health.