Advanced Practice Contract Provider
 Mercy Health Corporation | |
$0.00 - $1,000,000.00
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paid time off
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 United States, Illinois, Rockford | |
| 8201 East Riverside Boulevard (Show on map) | |
 Feb 20, 2026 | |
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OverviewA Neonatal Nurse Practitioner is an advanced practice registered nurse with at least 2 years of experience as a beside registered nurse in a level III NICU, who is prepared to practice across the continuum, providing primary, acute, chronic, and critical care to neonates, infants, and toddlers through age 2. Essential Functions- Performs physical examinations, may perform specialty procedures and provide follow up care of the patient.A - Performs preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of the physician.A - Explains and provides specialized education to the patient care.A - Provides answers to any questions a patient might have. - Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs.A - Records physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient's condition.A - Credentialed to sedate, circulate and scrub electrophysiology procedures under the direction of the physician, as needed by specialty clinic.A - Discusses and collaborates care of the patient with Physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan.A - Submits health care plan and goals of individual patients for periodic review and evaluation by physician.A - Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures.A - Has a high level of decision-making skills and autonomy.A - Refers patients to Physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment. Minimum Qualifications- Graduate of an accredited nursing program. - Meets the requirements determined by the State of Wisconsin or Illinois to perform duties defined as those of a Nurse Practitioner. - Specialty, based on area of practice, experience required PAY RANGE: $0.00 - $1,000,000.00Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:
Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information. At Mercyhealth, we don't simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:
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