Advance NP, Convenient Care

$40,000 Sign ON BONUS. Bonus amount with a 5 year signed commitment

Located 25 miles south of Rockford and 75 miles west of Chicago, Rochelle Community Hospital has been a cornerstone of the Rochelle community for over a century. As a critical-access hospital, our staff provides state‑of‑the‑art emergency care, diagnostic testing, home healthcare resources, rehabilitation, occupational health, inpatient care, and surgery, as well as a variety of other outpatient services. At Rochelle Community Hospital, quality care isn't just our job, it's our passion.

We strive not only to deliver the highest quality and value to our patients, but also to our physicians and staff. As a member of our team, you can expect to work alongside our team of highly trained staff and administrators as we set out to create a higher standard of healthcare for our community.

ALL RESUMES AND APPLICATIONS NEED TO BE SUBMITTED THROUGH TO BE CONSIDERED. Please be advised that your application is not complete until you fill out, sign, and submit an Application for Employment for a specific position for which Rochelle Community Hospital is actively recruiting. Your application must reflect that you possess the required qualifications for the position. No sponsor ships available.

The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) is a Mid-level healthcare provider who works collaboratively with the designated physician and is responsible for focused immediate care to a specific group of patients. The Advanced Practice Nurse assesses patients for minor illnesses and injuries across the lifespan, determines diagnosis and treatment plans, and educates patients and their families on diagnoses, prevention of health problems/complications.

The Advanced Practice Nurse seeks opportunities for professional growth through participation in continuing education and staff development programs. APN responsibilities must be accomplished within the guidelines of the institution as developed in collaboration with the physician and administrators.

• Active RN and APRN certification and licensure including prescriptive authority in Illinois.
• Masters or Doctorate designation from an accredited nursing program.
• Must be currently BLS Certified.
• Two (2) years of related clinical nursing experience preferred.
• Must be in good physical and mental health and able to work under pressure.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to operate designated computer equipment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail.
• Aptitude for calculating correct medication doses.

• The ideal candidate must be able to work and complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Frequently exposed to moderately adverse working conditions in performing certain at‑risk patient care activities.
• The work of this position is performed in an environmentally controlled office environment.
• The position requires the ability to work under pressure and with a diverse population, including staff, physicians, clients, patients, and other members of the public on a regular basis.
• The position may cause frequent exposure to communicable disease, bodily fluids, medicinal preparations, cleaning fluids, and other conditions common to the healthcare environment.
• Constant kneeling, stooping, bending, twisting and occasional need to lift patients.
• Minimal lifting not more than 50 lbs. with assistance, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of object weighing up to 25 lbs.

• Must be BLS certified. ACLS and PALS preferred
• CE's per State of Illinois licensure requirements
• Annual Employee Health requirements