Nurse Practitioner

There will be a lot of autonomy in this position, so a provider MUST have a minimum of five (5) years direct patient care.

We are a small, well-established, and successful private practice in the Lakeview/Lincoln Park area in Chicago, IL. We are committed to providing the highest quality health care to our patients. With convenient office hours and quick access to major highways, it is easy for our patients to get needed quality health care locally. We are a diverse, inclusive organization seeking a like-minded individual to join our staff. This is a F/T Monday-Friday position, no on-call or weekends!!!

The NP will primarily be responsible for assessing, evaluating, and treating patients in a medical office setting, under the supervision and collaboration of a physician, by using advanced knowledge and skill to identify abnormal conditions, diagnose health problems, develop, and implement treatment plans, evaluate patient outcomes, and collaborate with physicians in the medical practice.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Primarily responsible to assess, evaluate and treat patients in the medical office setting, under the supervision and collaboration of a physician, by using advanced knowledge and skill to identify abnormal conditions, diagnose health problems, develop, and implement treatment plans, evaluate patient outcomes, and collaborate with or refer to a physician in the medical practice for further care management.
• Perform complete, accurate history and physical assessment/examination as appropriate for patient setting/type of visit and closes notes on a daily basis for all patients. To include but not limited to: injections, triage/assessment, and treatments.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests and accurately, communicates results to patient and/or parent(s), completes all documentation, adhering to compliance standards for documentation, coding/billing and collaborative supervision.
• Report abnormal findings to collaborative/supervising physician.
• Prescribe appropriate treatment, pharmacological agents and/or other non-pharmacological interventions.
• Complete simple and complex procedures independently.
• Report adverse patient responses to collaborative/supervising physician.
• Provide direct patient education regarding patient medical condition/disease process, treatment methodologies, outcomes management, wellness, and prognosis.
• Determine the effectiveness of patient care plans, treatment and interventions through reassessment and modifies as necessary to achieve patient health status goals. Reports significant plan changes to collaborative/supervising physician.
• Responsible for communication with physician regarding variations from normal and evaluation of patient outcomes. Collaborates with physician and other members of health care team to provide individualized plan of care. Delegates care within scope of practice.
• Participate in medical record, patient care, quality assurance, process improvement and compliance audits, evaluations, and follow-up.
• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness in handling schedule coverage and service excellence.
• Perform other duties consistent with purpose of job, effective operation of medical practice and access/delivery of care to patients as directed.
• Actively demonstrate the organization’s mission and core values and conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these values.
• Know and adhere to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety, and medical information.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• MUST have minimum of five (5) years direct patient care experience in private practice or hospital setting!
• Graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner or physician’s assistant program.
• Current medical license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician’s Assistant in Illinois and IL prescriptive authority.
• Current certification in CPR required.
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in direct patient care.
• A team player who is excited to work cooperatively.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills .
• Excellent computer and EMR skills required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills required.
• Requires reasoning ability and good independent judgment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to be sensitive to cultural issues.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Must behave in a professional manner at all times.
• Bilingual – English/Spanish (a plus).

For the protection of patients, employees, visitors and all who enter our facilities, we require all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

Job Type: Full-time

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

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Malpractice insurance
• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Internal Medicine
• Primary Care

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work setting:

• In-person
• Private practice

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60614: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• direct patient care: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Nurse Practitioner (Required)

Work Location: In person