What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at Mercyhealth?
Overview
Provides general medical care and treatment to patients in medical facility such as clinic, health center, or public health agency, under direction of Physician, by performing the following duties.
Mercyhealth, an award-winning fully integrated health care delivery organization based in southcentral Wisconsin and northern Illinois, is seeking a full-time Endocrinology Nurse Practitioner in Rockford, Illinois. This is a unique opportunity to work within a well-established Endocrinology program!
Mercyhealth’s Mission – “Exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better.” Touching lives invigorates, inspires and drives us to do our very best, and we continuously look for ways to make each life better with the utmost care and professionalism
The ideal candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills, with a passion for providing high quality personalized care to our patients. The practice will be located at both our Mercyhealth - Alpine Clinic location.
Opportunity:
- Join an established, high paced Endocrinology practice and collaborate with an experienced and highly skilled Endocrinology physician
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Generous vacation and CME allowance
- Comprehensive health, disability, and life insurance package
- Retirement program with match and corporate contribution
Qualifications:
- Current Nurse Practitioner licensure and ability to pass credentialing process
- Endocrinology, Family Medicine or Internal Medicine, or applicable nursing experience preferred
- 2-3 years of Nurse Practitioner experience preferred
Community:
Rockford is notable for its economic diversification into automotive, aerospace, and health care industries, as well as the undertaking of various tourism and downtown revitalization efforts. Rockford is known for various venues of cultural or historical significance, including Anderson Japanese Gardens, Klehm Arboretum, the Coronado Theatre, and the Burpee Museum of Natural History. Rockford has been recognized as one of the most affordable housing markets in the nation less than an hour and a half drive from downtown Chicago and Milwaukee and less than an hour from Madison, WI.
Responsibilities
Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.