Job description

We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to diagnose and treat health conditions, as well as promote good health practices. As a provider, you’ll be our go-to person for ensuring the best patient care possible. The job description of a nurse practitioner includes conducting physical examinations, interpreting lab tests and overseeing patients’ health. You’ll be both a health practitioner and an educator, supporting disease prevention practices and helping people lead healthy lives. You should have experience in one of the following Nurse Practitioner specialties: acute care, neonatal care, pediatrics, cardiology, family health, women’s health or psychiatry. Extensive clinical experience on primary care is vital. As a practitioner, you’ll have to work closely with other healthcare professionals, so you should have a team spirit and a positive attitude. Patience, problem-solving skills and communication ability are important. If you’re dedicated to advancing your knowledge and clinical expertise through research and professional discourse, we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients and their medical records
• Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)
• Diagnose health conditions and illnesses
• Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases
• Prescribe medications
• Maintain accurate records and schedules
• Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications
• Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics and prevention
• Oversee patients’ overall health
• Promote good health practices
• Advance professional knowledge and conduct research

Skills

• Proven experience as a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant in a clinic, hospital, urgent care, ER or other settings
• Expertise in primary care, acute care, and chronic care practices
• Knowledge of health and patient care regulations
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong work ethics
• Team spirit with a positive attitude
• Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience
• Effective verbal, written, and electronic communication skills
• Outstanding organization skills and ability to multi-task
• Initiative, creativity, problem-solving ability, adaptability, and flexibility
• Ability to work without direct supervision and practice autonomously
• Ability to collaborate with professional colleagues as necessary to provide quality care
• Ability to consistently present a friendly, welcoming, and professional public-facing appearance

Experience

• Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant: 2 years (Preferred)
• In acute care setting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Requirements

• Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber or Physician Assistant license issued by the state of Illinois.
• Nurse Practitioner (ANCC) certification issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or Nurse Practitioner (AANP) certification issued by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per diem, PRN

Pay Range: $80,000 to $120,000 per year (based on experience)

Medical Specialty:

• Urgent Care

Experience:

• Acute care setting: 1 year (Preferred)
• Primary Care setting: 2 years (Preferred)
• EMR

Work Location:

One location (Hazel Crest, IL)

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Urgent Care

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• 5x8
• Rotating weekends
• Weekend availability

Work setting:

• Clinic
• Urgent care center

Experience:

• in acute care setting? (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Nurse Practitioner (Required)

Work Location: One location

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