WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Franciscan Physician Network is seeking a PRN experienced Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to join our team located at Franciscan ExpressCare in Crown Point, IN.

WHAT WE NEED:

The ideal candidate will have experience in Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care or Family Medicine. Candidate will have ACLS/BLS certifications and will be able to see all patient types.

Ideal candidate should be proficient in:

• Reading basic x-rays of all body parts
• Laceration repair/wound care
• Initial ECG interpretation
• Interpreting test results
• Urgent evaluation and treatment of potentially critically ill patients and the appropriate transport of these patients to the closest Emergency Room Department

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

• Clinic Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Saturday - Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• No call expectation
• Open some holidays
• Average outpatient volume: 30+ patients per shift, depending on season
• Average telehealth visits: 5 patients per day
• On-site Equipment:
  • EKG
  • POCT
  • Radiology Department
  • CT Department
• Common Diagnoses:
  • Abdominal pain
  • Flu
  • Musculoskeletal pain/injury
  • Shortness of breath
  • Upper repository infection
  • Urinary tract infection

WHO WE ARE:

Franciscan Physician Network (FPN), a division of FRANCISCAN HEALTH, brings together the many primary care and specialty physician groups associated with Franciscan Health's hospitals and access points across Indiana and Illinois. FPN includes over 1,000 physicians and advanced practice providers.

With 12 hospitals, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Of our 260+ locations, many are nationally recognized Centers of Health Care Excellence. Franciscan Health takes pride in providing compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

MORE INFORMATION:

For more information, please contact Physician and Provider Services Team at practice@franciscanalliance.org or (844) 376-3627.

WHERE WE LIVE:

Crown Point in Lake County, Indiana is a desirable community in which to live and work. Northwest Indiana has a reasonable cost of living, is family-friendly with award-winning schools. Crown Point has a hometown atmosphere, with its historic downtown square, numerous unique shops, parks, golf courses, and other scenic locales. Crown Point is in close proximity to Chicago, Lake Michigan beaches, area waterparks, and much more. Whether you are living on the lake or inland, Crown Point offers a little piece of paradise for each individual.

Crown Point Attractions:

• Lake County Fairgrounds hosts a large variety of festivals and entertainment throughout the year
• Crown Point Farmer's Market
• Multiple golf courses
• Lemon Lake County Park

COVID-19 VACCINATION

To further Franciscan Alliance's commitment to provide and maintain a safe and healthy workplace and prevent the spread of COVID-19 among our coworkers and their families; our patients, visitors, and vendors, and the community at large all Franciscan workforce members must be vaccinated, unless granted an exemption. We are committed to making the communities we serve healthier.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.