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Participate as a full-time advanced practice provider in the Division of Nephrology and in departmental and medical school activities. This position participates in development and implementation of an inpatient service and supporting the ambulatory outpatient practice for Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine including patient care, clinical teaching, and research components.
*This position is ON SITE only*
Examples of Duties
SERVICE 100% A. Assist in the delivery of medical services to patients seen in the clinic, under medical direction and supervision of full-time faculty physician(s). B. Manage individual patient care including: 1. Perform health status assessment by obtaining medical history and performing physical examination 2. Order and interpret diagnostic studies. 3. Develop and implement treatment plan 4. Perform other diagnostic, therapeutic or corrective measures as necessary. C. Schedule patients for ancillary services as needed and follow-up with patients afterwards. D. Provide patient education and counseling to patients and their families. E. Provides on-call service as needed. F. Communicate with the physicians, providing a summary of the clinical data and discussing further evaluation and therapy patients as needed. G. Maintain complete and accurate records of all care provided. H. Submit billing information. I. Assist in quality assurance audits and responses.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. Received passing score on national certifying exam recognized by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Ability to be licensed in the State of Illinois as a Nurse Practitioner. Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Two or more years of experience. Supplemental Information If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.
Paid time off: Includes 12 paid holidays per year. Accrual rates vary based on employment type and years of service
Paid sick time: Use for personal illness, doctor visits, or if your immediate family members fall ill
Health, Dental, and Life insurance
Optional life insurance: Your spouse and dependents can enroll in State term life and university-sponsored term life insurance.
Prescription: Plan participants enrolled in any state health plan have prescription drug benefits included in the coverage.
Long-term Disability Insurance
Flexible spending accounts: Optional, IRS tax-favored program that enables you to stretch medical expenses and dependent care dollars
Voluntary retirement accounts: Optional plans include the State of Illinois Deferred Compensation Plan (457) and Tax Deferred Annuity (403b).
Tuition Waiver/Tuition Reimbursement: Continue your graduate or undergraduate education with the help of tuition waivers or tuition reimbursement
Leaves of absence: Includes FMLA and Extended Sick Leave Benefits for qualified employees
Employee Assistance Program: Access free and confidential support, including counseling services, and information during difficult times
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About Southern Illinois University
Southern Illinois University is a system of public universities in the southern region of the U.S. state of Illinois. Its headquarters is in Carbondale, Illinois.
