Nurse Practitioner Family Care at Alton
Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Alton
Posted on: August 7, 2022
Job Description:
Additional Information About the Role
- Days, 8a-4:30
- License: PA or FNP -
- Family Practice
- 30 minute patient appointments
- Located on Alton Memorial Hosptial Campus
- Address: 2 Memorial Drive, Suite 220, Alton IL 62002 (Medical
Office Bldg A) OverviewBJC Medical Group is the multi-specialty
physician organization of BJC HealthCare 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 world's 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.Role
PurposeThe Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care) utilizes a high degree
of knowledge, skill, and competence to deliver patient care in a
primary care clinic setting. This position assesses, diagnoses, and
initiates a patient care treatment plan within the scope of a
formal collaborative practice agreement with a primary care
physician. In this role, patient care is performed with
considerable independence, guided by physician-approved protocols,
and evaluated through chart review, consultations, and the
observation of results under the general medical direction of an
Internal Medicine/Family Medicine physician.Responsibilities
- Participates in professional development
- 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.
- Assesses development needs of staff and develops and delivers
appropriate educational programs to meet staff needs.
- 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.
- Performs Other Responsibilities as AssignedMinimum Requirements
- Master's Degree in Nursing
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Nurse Practitioner Certification Preferred
QualificationsPreferred Requirements
- 2-5 years of experienceBenefits StatementNote: not all benefits
apply to all openings- - Comprehensive medical, dental, life
insurance, and disability plan options- - Pension Plan*/403(b)
Plan- - 401(k) plan- - Tuition Assistance- - Health Care and
Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts- - -On-Site Fitness Center
(depending on location)- - -Paid Time Off Program for vacation,
holiday and sick time*Pension does not apply to Memorial Hospital,
Memorial Hospital East, Alton Memorial or Parkland Health
CenterLegal StatementThe above information on this description has
been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work
performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to
contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees
assigned to this job.Equal Opportunity Employer Benefits and Legal
StatementBJC Total RewardsAt BJC we're committed to providing you
and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your
physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal
services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
- Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
- 401(k) plan with BJC match
- Tuition Assistance available on first day
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays
and personal time
- Adoption assistanceTo learn more, go to *Not all benefits apply
to all jobsThe above information on this description has been
designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed
by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be
interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties
and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.Equal
Opportunity Employer
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