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Gibson Area Hospital lists this Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant - Watseka Clinic FT opportunity in watseka, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Job Details
Job Location: Watseka, IL 60970
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $110,000.00 - $175,000.00 Salary/year
HOURS & SHIFT REQUIREMENTS: Full Time. 4 days a week in Watseka.
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Nurse Practitioner is professional staff member, who provides healthcare, evaluation and treatment to patients. The Nurse Practitioner is under the collaborative supervision of the physician.
GIBSON AREA HOSPITAL & HEALTH SERVICES MISSION STATEMENT
To provide personalized, professional healthcare services to the residents of the Communities we serve.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Practice under the supervision of the clinic's medical direction.
Perform physical examinations, laboratory tests and health screening measures.
Teach patients all aspects of health care.
Counsel patients and families on family issues as appropriate.
Refer patients to other health care providers or community agencies when and as appropriate.
Contribute to devising, executing, and periodically reviewing written policies/clinical protocols governing the services provided by the clinic.
QualificationsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical strength to perform CPR (bed/floor), lift, push/pull 60-300 pounds with assistance) as often as 20 times per 8-12 hours and perform, constant walking, twisting, turning, and stretching maneuvers in patient care and use of patient care equipment.
Physical strength to perform the following lifting tasks:Floor to waist - 40 pounds
14\" to waist - 50 pounds
Waist to shoulder - 20 pounds
Shoulder to overhead - 10 pounds
Carry 40 pounds 30 feet
Push 40 pounds/force 30 feet
Pull 40 pounds/force 10 feet
Keen mental faculties to observe patient status change.
Communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone.
Emotional stability conductive to dealing with a high stress level for 8-12 hours at a time associated with caring for acute patients/SO, fast paced physical activity, rapidly changing patient conditions, emotional demands of patients and their families, and demands of maintaining effective working relationships with peers, managers, physician, and other health care workers.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
Reports to the Physician at the clinic
EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant program leading to a Master's Degree and/or meets the Advanced Nursing Practice or Physician's Assistant requirements set forth by the Illinois State Board of Nursing or the Illinois Medical Licensure Board.
Must possess appropriate certification and degree from a United States Institution of Higher Education.
Must be licensed to practice in the State of Illinois prior to beginning employment.
At least two years' experience in Rural Health practice preferred.
Computer literacy required.
INFECTION EXPOSURE RISK LEVEL
Category I- Maximal Risk - this job exposes you to potential blood, body fluids and tissues on a routine basis. It is recommended that you get the Hepatitis B vaccine.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Works in patient care areas where there are few discomforts due to dust, dirt, noise and the like.
Works with patients and may be exposed to contagious diseases or infectious materials, but potential for personal harm and injury is limited when proper safety and health precautions and equipment are used.
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Worksite address
watseka, IL, 60970, US
Who can apply
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