Neonatal Or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Illinois

Medically manage patients in post-acute settings, including nursing homes, assisted living facilities, residential care facilities, hospice, and home sites.

Perform all other job duties as assigned.

Review lab work, test results and conduct family interviews and staff interviews to determine recommendations for care.

Work with collaborating physician to determine appropriate treatment plans.

Collaborate with primary care physicians, facility staff, and patient families.

Assume a leadership role within the multi-disciplinary team.

Manage the care of patients within assigned area and/or area of expertise and within parameters of medical staff privileges.

Develop an educational plan for patient/family.

Staff Nursing experience in Pediatrics and/or hematology oncology preferred.

Obtain relevant patient health history. Study and interpret patient tests and records.

Perform physical exam and record findings.

Perform various diagnostic, preventive and/or therapeutic procedures and/or order special screenings and developmental or laboratory tests to diagnose conditions; interpret results.