Southern Illinois University

Certified Nurse Practitioner - SMS-3814

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
  • Passing score on national certifying exam recognized by Illinois.
  • Licensure eligible as a Nurse Practitioner in Illinois.
  • Cultural sensitivity towards underrepresented minority populations.
  • Experience with multicultural and underrepresented populations.
  • Two or more years of relevant experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in delivering medical services under physician supervision.
  • Manage patient care including assessments and treatment plans.
  • Order and interpret diagnostic studies as needed.
  • Educate and counsel patients and their families.
  • Schedule follow-up appointments and ancillary services accordingly.
  • Maintain accurate and complete patient records.
  • Participate in quality assurance audits.

Benefits

  • 12 paid holidays annually, with accrual rates based on service.
  • Paid sick leave for personal or family illness.
  • Health, dental, and life insurance provided.
  • Optional life insurance for dependents available.
  • Prescription drug benefits included for participants in health plans.
  • Long-term disability insurance included.
  • Flexible spending accounts available for medical and dependent care expenses.
  • Voluntary retirement accounts offered, including 457 and 403b plans.
  • Tuition waivers and reimbursement for further education.
  • Leaves of absence including FMLA and extended sick leave benefits.
  • Employee Assistance Program for free counseling and support services.
Full Job Description
Salary: $99,000.00 - $110,000.00 Monthly
Location : Springfield, IL
Job Type: Principal Administrative
Job Number:
Department: Internal Medicine Clinic-SMS
Division: Pulmonary Medicine
Opening Date: 06/18/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Shift: Days
ExemptorNon_Exempt: Exempt
SMS/SWS#: SMS 3814

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Description

Participate as a full-time advanced practice provider in the Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine supporting the ambulatory outpatient practice.

*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 medicaldirection and supervision of full-time faculty physician(s).
B.Manage individual patient care including:
1.Perform health status assessment by obtaining medical history and performingphysical 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.
F.Communicate with the physicians, providing a summary of the clinical data anddiscussing 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.

TEACHING 0%

ADMINISTRATIVE 0%

RESEARCH 0%

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.
Experience providing services to multicultural populations.
Experience dealing with 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.

Pre-employment background screenings required.
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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