Nurse Practitioner at Chicago Family Health Center

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jul, 26

Salary

120000.0

Posted On

21 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Primary health care, Diagnostic evaluations, Patient education, Preventive health care, Quality improvement, Peer review, Clinical collaboration, Medical decision making, Family practice, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Obstetrics, Gynecology, CPR certification, Communication, Conflict resolution

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Nurse Practitioner Chicago Family Health Center is seeking a highly skilled Nurse Practitioner to provide primary health care to patients. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a team of health care professionals to conduct diagnostic evaluations and prescribe appropriate treatments based on evidence-based research within the scope of standards of practice for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses. Responsibilities: Provide direct patient care as a Nurse Practitioner in the office, or other locations within the community as assigned. Conduct diagnostic evaluations and prescribe appropriate treatments based on evidence-based research within the scope of standards of practice for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses. Monitor and manage patient health and medical conditions, and provide education on preventive health care. Participate in programs or task forces to meet the medical needs of CFHC patients. Chair or attend meetings as assigned. Participate in the Quality Improvement and Peer Review programs. Manage the care of patients in collaboration with other clinical staff and members of the care team in order to make medical decisions on treatment and attain health goals. Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm includes one extended shift per week (Noon - 8:00pm) with a Saturday Rotation 8:00am - 1:00pm If you are a highly skilled Nurse Practitioner looking to work in a collaborative environment while providing exceptional patient care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Chicago Family Health Center. Chicago Family Health Centers offers benefits to all its full-time employees: BCBS Medical PPO Plans| BCBS Dental |VSP Vision| Tuition Reimbursement up to $1,500 per year|11 Paid Holidays and 15 Days of Paid Time Off | 10 sick days | 2.5 days of CME and CME allowance of $1,000 | HRSA NHSC Loan Repayment Options Requirements Education and Experience M.S. degree from accredited nursing school, nurse practitioner track. New Grads are welcome! Certified or eligible for certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse by a national certifying body as approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APN Board, in Family Practice, Pediatrics, Adult, Geriatric, Obstetrics/Gynecology or another approved specialty. Current and valid Illinois license as an Advance Practice Nurse. Fully Practice Authority is a plus. Valid CPR certification required Bilingual ability may or may not be required based on individual department needs Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting. Ability to maintain effective and professional relationships with patients and other members of the care team. Comfort working in a medical setting as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Strong communication and business acumen. Experience in working with a diverse population base preferred. Ability to appropriately handle confrontation and conflict. Ability to work independently and to seek consultation as necessary. Ability to follow organization and departmental processes and procedures. Ability to work in a high stress/fast paced/high work volume environment.

Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner will provide direct primary health care, conduct diagnostic evaluations, and prescribe treatments based on evidence-based research. They will also monitor patient health, provide preventive education, and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to achieve health goals.