Employment Type:

Full time

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Description:

Saint Joseph Medical Group has an excellent full time employment opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner to join a practice located in Mishawaka, Indiana. Minutes away from the University of Notre Dame, Go Irish!

This position will be employed by Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, a regional health system of Trinity Health. Selected candidates will have opportunity to collaborate with Loyola Medicine, which includes Loyola University Medical Center.

Selected candidates will be primarily responsible to assess, evaluate and treat patients in the hospital/medical office setting, under the supervision and collaboration of a physician, by using advanced knowledge and skill to identify abnormal conditions, diagnose health problems, develop and implement treatment plans, evaluate patient outcomes, and collaborate with or refer to a physician in the hospital/medical practice for further care management. This is an exciting opportunity for the right Nurse Practitioner to be part of a growing practice.

JOB DUTIES

The selected Nurse Practitioner will see patients of a variety of ages.

Basic laboratory services are available and basic procedures may be performed.

Must adhere to the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services.

May be required to maintain active membership status on the medical staff of SJHS-SB and/or SJHS-Ply.

Actively demonstrates the organization’s mission and core values and conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these values.

Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical information.

Performs complete, accurate history and physical assessment/examination as appropriate for patient setting/type of visit.

Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic tests and accurately, communicates results to patient, completes all documentation, adhering to compliance standards for documentation, coding/billing and collaborative supervision.

Reports abnormal findings to collaborative/supervising physician.

Prescribes appropriate treatment, pharmacological agents and/or other non-pharmacological interventions.

Completes simple and complex procedures independently. Reports adverse patient responses to collaborative/supervising physician.

Provides direct patient and family education regarding patient medical condition/disease process, treatment methodologies, outcomes management, wellness and prognosis.

Determines the effectiveness of patient care plans, treatment and interventions through reassessment and modifies as necessary to achieve patient health status goals. Reports significant plan changes to collaborative/supervising physician.

Responsible for communication with physician regarding variations from normal and evaluation of patient outcomes. Collaborates with physician and other members of health care team to provide individualized plan of care. Delegates care within scope of practice.

Participates in medical record, patient care, quality assurance, process improvement and compliance audits, evaluations and follow-up.

Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness in handling schedule coverage and service excellence.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

For more information about this opportunity, please email nichole.rodriguez@sjrmc.com or call Saint Joseph Health System Physician Recruitment at (574) 335-2346. If you would like to apply for the position, you may do so using the "Apply" button.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran