Nurse Practitioner General Surgery in Alton,IL Job Alton area,Illinois USA,Nursing

Additional Information About the Role

Nurse Practitioner for General Surgery

Blend of inpatient and outpatient

Clinic, Assist in OR and rounding on patients in hospital.

Full-Time

Benefits Eligible

Night Call, 1:5

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Overview

BJC Medical Group is the multi-specialty physician organization of BJC Health Care and includes over 600 doctors and advanced practice providers who are affiliated with the top-ranked hospitals in the area.

Since 1994, BJC Medical Group has provided access to the worlds best medicine through caring people and integrated systems. The providers are nationally recognized for excellent patient satisfaction and quality health care.

BJC Medical Group physicians are trained and certified in over 25 medical specialties and serve patients in more than 125 locations in the greater St. Louis, mid-Missouri and southern Illinois areas.

Alton Surgery is a general surgery practice located on the campus of Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton, Illinois.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Utilizes a high degree of knowledge, skill and competence in a specialized patient care area. Assesses, diagnoses, prescribes, initiates plan of care and evaluates outcomes within the scope of a formal collaborative practice agreement with physician(s).

Responsibilities

Manages the health care of patient populations with compassion through advanced health assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and evaluation in a collaborative practice agreement with a physician. Prescriptive responsibilities are reviewed by collaborative physician.

Coordinates the care of patient populations, in a collaborative practice agreement with a physician, to ensure promotion of health and wellness through education of patients and families, coordination of services and placing referrals.

Develops treatment plans, treats patients with acute problems including illnesses and minor injuries following a predetermined protocol in a collaborative practice agreement with a physician.

BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Master's Degree

- Nursing

Experience

Nurse Practitioner General Surgery in Alton, IL