Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Acute CareJob Duties & Responsibilities: - Provide comprehensive primary care, including physical exams, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care for acute and chronic illnesses.
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests (lab work, imaging, etc.) as appropriate.
- Prescribe medications and therapeutic treatments in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Educate patients and families on wellness, prevention, and disease management strategies.
- Maintain accurate and timely electronic health records (EHR).
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, behavioral health providers, and support staff as part of a multidisciplinary care team.
- Perform minor procedures as applicable.
- Participate in community outreach, health education, and wellness initiatives.
- Address social determinants of health and refer patients to appropriate community resources.
- Ensure compliance with Rural Health Clinic regulations and quality improvement initiatives.
- Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems.
Education/Experience:- Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- BLS/ACLS certification (or willingness to obtain).
- Minimum 1-2 years of primary care experience preferred; new graduates with rural/underserved experience considered.
- Strong clinical skills, cultural competence, and a commitment to rural health.
- Ability to work independently and manage a diverse patient population.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:- Current and unrestricted NP license in the state of Illinois.
- National Board Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C or FNP-BC) preferred.
- DEA registration and prescriptive authority.
Schedule:- 12 Hour Shifts.
- 1 Weekend, every 5th weekend. Weekend shifts are 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
- No Holidays.
Salary & Benefits:- Salary: The estimated salary range is $95,000 - $110,000 for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
- Benefits: Full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefit package that includes generous PTO, medical, dental, vision, disability, life, accident, and critical illness insurance. Details on benefits are available upon request.
Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
