Nurse Practitioner, Freeport Cardiology Clinic

Overview

Assess patient data and perform interview, physical examination and begin discussing goals of care within prescribed guidelines and instructions of Physician. Maintain timely consult schedule. Provide patient and family education to assist patient and family to understand role of palliative care in current health situation. Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient clinical problems and health care needs if required.

Record physical findings, and formulate plan and prognosis, based on patient condition. Coordinate care with Physician and other health professionals; preparing comprehensive patient care plan. Discuss health care plan and goals of care with Physician partner. Consult with partnering physician and refer to specialized health resources for treatment and evaluation as needed. Assists in developing care protocols and processes.

• Assess patient data and perform interview, physical examination and begin discussing goals of care within prescribed guidelines and instructions of Physician.
• Maintain timely consult schedule.
• Provide patient and family education to assist patient and family to understand role of palliative care in current health situation.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient clinical problems and health care needs if required.
• Record physical findings, and formulate plan and prognosis, based on patient condition.
• Coordinate care with Physician and other health professionals; preparing comprehensive patient care plan.
• Discuss health care plan and goals of care with Physician partner.
• Consult with partnering physician and refer to specialized health resources for treatment and evaluation as needed.
• Assists in developing care protocols and processes.

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Graduate of an accredited masters of nursing program.
• Meets the requirements determined by the State of Illinois to perform duties defined as those of a Nurse Practitioner.
• Hold valid RN license in Illinois
• Hold valid APNP license in Illinois
• Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days
• Other certification per unit requirements

• Mercyhealth offers a generous total rewards package to eligible employees including, but not limited to:
  Comprehensive Benefits Package, Competitive Compensation, Paid Time Off, Career Advancement, Employee Wellbeing, Additional Benefits.
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