Overview Mercyhealth, an award-winning fully integrated health care delivery organization based in Wisconsin and Illinois, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our well-established Neurosurgery practice in Janesville, WI. Mercyhealth’s Mission – “Exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better.” Touching lives invigorates, inspires, and drives us to do our very best, and we continuously look for ways to make each life better with the utmost care and professionalism. Opportunity: Provide quality health care services to patients in the clinic and hospital setting under the direction and supervision of department neurosurgeons by performing the following duties in a compassionate and cost-effective manner. Examine patients, perform comprehensive physical examinations, and compile patient medical data, including health history and results of examination in both hospital and clinic settings. Administer and/or order appropriate diagnostic tests, laboratory tests appropriate for neurosurgical patients and interpret test results for deviations from normal. Perform therapeutic procedures including suture removal and wound care management. Develop and implement patient management plans, record progress notes, complete discharge summaries, and assist in provision of continuity of care. Assist neurosurgeon with in-patient hospital rounds and emergency department consultations. Perform first-assistant duties in the operating room. May be required to work flexible hours. Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited PA or NP program Hold valid WI APNP or PA license Other certifications as required Highly collaborative and self-motivated Ability to work very well with neurosurgery team and other partners Strong communication skills when working with patients, patient families, and coworkers Compensation: Highly competitive compensation Sign on Bonus eligible CME allowance Robust and comprehensive benefit package Mercyhealth: Mercyhealth is a vertically integrated health care system in southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois with approximately 800 physicians, 8,000 employees, 7 hospitals, 80 ambulatory locations; pharmacies, DME, Home Health, and an insurance company. We are large and growing, but we treat our physicians and employees as family. Community: Janesville is a mid-sized city offering a safe, family-oriented community with excellent schools and abundant recreational opportunities. Janesville is Wisconsin's Park Place, with over 2,500 acres of beautiful parks. The community also offers live theatre and unique shopping and dining. Janesville is on the interstate corridor providing easy access to metro areas and international airports. Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations: Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals. Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions. Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals. Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.