Adult Medicine APP (NP/PA) Full-time

Crossing Healthcare•Decatur, IL

106d•$113,999 - $162,073•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) is a primary care provider who manages uncomplicated acute and stable chronic illness. The role is responsible for health assessment, early detection of illness, health promotion, disease prevention, and management. The NP/PA may also develop or coordinate special programs related to their area of expertise. This is a full-time or part-time, exempt position. The NP/PA works under the medical direction of a licensed physician and reports to the Medical Director. The role may include providing care at off-site locations and assuming mutually agreed-upon on-call responsibilities.

Requirements

Currently licensed to practice in the State of Illinois.
At least three years of current clinical experience; one year in the area of specialty is preferred.
Ability to relate to the economically disadvantaged and minority population of the community.
Ability to learn reasonably quickly, follow established procedures, and maintain a high level of organization.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and multitask.
Ability to relate to people of various economic levels and cultures.
Ability to remain calm under stressful situations.
Fluent spoken and written English.
Ability to work independently and cooperatively.
Complies with clinic regulatory standards.
Cooperative, non-competitive attitude and ability to take initiative.
Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and superior customer service in a fast-paced, moderately stressful environment.
Extensive knowledge of physical assessment, diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and management of acute and chronic illness.
Maintains competence in clinical privileges according to policy and professional growth and development according to current medical practice standards.
Patient- and staff-friendly, with excellent communication skills.
Proficiency with telephone systems, computers, and basic office equipment.
Ability to stand for extended periods and the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to deliver medical services and use equipment.
Ability to work in conditions involving exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissues, contagious diseases, and/or other potentially hazardous materials.
Fine motor coordination sufficient to perform manipulative skills such as IV insertion and IM injections.
Ability to perform moderate physical exertion, including frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching, and carrying loads up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in the area of specialty.
Spanish language skills.

Responsibilities

Access resources from federal, state, or local programs for indigent, uninsured, disabled, or medically underinsured patients and families.
Assume on-call responsibilities mutually agreed upon with the Medical Director.
Collaborate with the health team and community agencies to provide comprehensive care.
Coordinate follow-up with patients regarding abnormal test results, additional treatment, specialist referrals, and other needs.
Delegate assessments, treatments, and tasks to clinical staff according to licensure, competency, and knowledge.
Determine patient and family educational and informational needs and provide or coordinate learning opportunities.
Establish and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
Establish diagnoses based on assessments and appropriate diagnostic tests and procedures.
Implement treatment plans within established medical protocols and determine plans for reassessment.
Include health promotion, prevention, and maintenance in patient health instruction.
Maintain and enhance professional knowledge and meet continuing education requirements necessary for licensure.
Manage patient care collaboratively with health professionals and healthcare team members to make treatment decisions and attain health goals.
Order and interpret tests and diagnostic studies as indicated and within patient care guidelines and standards.
Participate in Quality Assurance committees as assigned by the Medical Director.
Perform comprehensive health assessments through patient and family history-taking, physical examination, and assessment of responses to actual or potential health problems.
Prescribe and regulate medications according to the collaborative agreement.
Provide care at off-site locations as assigned.
Record assessments, observations, treatment plans, interventions, and evaluations in medical records.
Perform other duties of an NP/PA as required.