Overview Mercyhealth, an award winning fully integrated health care delivery organization based in southcentral Wisconsin and northern Illinois, is seeking a full time Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Rockford, Illinois. This is a unique opportunity to work within a new and growing GI program! The ideal candidate must have excellent interperso

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Utilizes the nursing process and critical thinking in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members in caring for patients. Performs assessments, planning, intervention and evaluation of care Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques, policies and procedures, standards of care

Gathers and enters in computer all necessary registration information from patient/family. Collects all applicable co pays. Coordinate placement of patient with appropriate unit. At times of peak census coordinates bed assignment with Registration Department Supervisor or Manager and Nursing Service Office. Verifies insurance information. Disperses admission information t

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Gather and analyze patient information Review history, physical information, medications, procedure request, and study protocol. Complete and verify documentation. Testing preparation procedures Prepare and calibrate equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments Apply electrodes and sensors accord

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for thorough cleaning of assigned areas including, but not limited to, furniture, tile, fixtures, windows, sinks, tubs, toilets, mirrors, showers, etc. Perform high and low dusting of TV's, lights, walls, mop floors, elevators and stairs, clean door frames, ceiling vents, and vacuum carpet, etc. Adhere to all organizationa

Handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. Has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. Has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field. Assists the surgical

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for thorough cleaning of assigned areas including, but not limited to, furniture, tile, fixtures, windows, sinks, tubs, toilets, mirrors, showers, etc. Perform high and low dusting of TV's, lights, walls, mop floors, elevators and stairs, clean door frames, ceiling vents, and vacuum carpet, etc. Adhere to all organizationa

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Utilizes the nursing process and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members in caring for patients. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques, policies and procedures, standards of care, and State laws/practice act. Documents according to standards of care. Develops initiate

Essential Duties and Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Takes initiative to greet all patients, visitors, and Mercyhealth partners in a timely, professional, and courteous manner projecting an open and friendly attitude on a daily basis. Provides a visible deterrence to crime and prohibited activities by patrolling the buildings, grounds, and parking l

Integrates subjective and objective data to establish a treatment plan. Utilizes exercise, physical agents, and manual techniques to address deficits. Maintains a thorough record of services provided with appropriate coding and billing. Communicates with other disciplines and referring providers to enhance outcomes. Performs thorough and timely electronic documentation St

Ensures all scheduled visits are pre registered and accounts are appropriately certified / authorized in advance of the service date. Initiates, obtains, and documents referrals/authorizations/pre certifications in appropriate systems. Answers incoming external/internal telephone calls, determines purpose of calls and schedules appropriately or routes to physician practic

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provides a timely and effective response to unanticipated facility needs, minimizing risks to patient and team members, to maintain safety and avoid interruption of service. Performs and manages assigned tasks including preventive maintenance and on demand work orders, on equipment and buildings, within the established time frames whi

Utilizes the nursing process and critical thinking in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members in caring for patients. Performs assessments, planning, intervention and evaluation of care Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques, policies and procedures, standards of care, and state laws/practice act as requi

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Screens and assesses patients' status for nutritional risk factors per protocol. This may include gathering information on the nutrition history, medical record review, anthropometrics. Prepares Nutrition assessment based upon information obtained from history, including recommendation of appropriate diet prescription. Plans nutrition

Overview Mercyhealth, an award winning fully integrated health care delivery organization based in Wisconsin and Illinois, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our Neurology team at our state of the art facility, Javon Bea Hospital Comprehensive Stroke Center in Rockford, IL . Mercyhealth's Mission "Exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives bette