Position highlights
UW Health in northern Illinois is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our team in providing overnight care for patients at our SwedishAmerican Hospital. This role is integral to providing effective psychiatric care and crisis intervention in-house at our 340-bed hospital located in Rockford, Ill.
As a provider with our Center for Mental Health Department, you will offer comprehensive support to patients in crisis, ensuring they receive the best possible care and treatment at the only facility with in-patient psychiatric services in the northern Illinois region.
Key responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments and crisis intervention from 7 p.m.–7 a.m. for patients in the Emergency Department (ED) and the 42-bed inpatient mental health unit (comprised of 26 adult beds and 16 child and adolescent beds), as well as medical consults throughout the hospital.
- Additional support from Assessment and Referral (A&R) available during the night to assist with patient evaluations and admissions
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients in acute psychiatric crises
- Collaborate with ED staff, Center for Mental Health staff and other health care professionals to ensure integrated and effective patient care
- Perform psychiatric evaluations and manage medication regimens for patients
- Conduct follow-up assessments and adjust treatment plans as necessary
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records and documentation
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to case discussions
- Ensure continuity of care by coordinating with daytime psychiatric providers and other hospital staff
Qualifications
- Master’s degree from an accredited Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program
- Current licensure as a PMHNP in Illinois, or the ability to apply upon program completion
- Minimum of one year of experience working as a PMHNP in an in-patient setting, preferably with crisis intervention experience.
- Strong clinical, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic nocturnal environment
Support and benefits
As a UW Health Northern Illinois Advanced Practice Provider, you will join our team of more than 120 APPs who enjoy the following support and benefits:
- Transformation nursing leadership with Magnet recognition, shared governance and professional practice models and full practice authority committee
- Professional Nurse Internship and Ambulatory Nurse Residency programs
- Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive family-friendly benefits including health, dental, vision and life insurance, generous vacation and retirement program.
About the Greater Rockford area
Rockford and northern Illinois offer world-class attractions, outstanding recreation opportunities and beautiful parks — all at a cost of living significantly below those of most metropolitan areas. And for a quick visit, Chicago, Milwaukee, and Madison are each just 90 minutes away or less. The Greater Rockford area offers superb cultural, recreational and outdoor amenities along with an eclectic arts community of theater, symphony, museums and dance. With an award-winning park district, Rockford also offers unrivaled outdoor recreation, markets and ethnic festivals plus Golf Digest-ranked golf courses, endless bike trails and extensive indoor and outdoor sports centers. In addition, we have excellent private, parochial and public school options, including the Renaissance Gifted Academy with graduates ranked in the top 5% nationally.
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.
Contact information
For more information on how you can advance your career with UW Health Northern Illinois, or to submit your CV and cover letter for consideration, please contact Emily Pfau at epfau@uwhealth.org or call (779) 696-7019.