Advanced Practice
About The Position
The Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner practices in accordance with state laws and regulations governing advanced practice nursing. The position provides clinical care and education to members and their legal representatives, supports facility staff, and works with primary care physicians and other collaborating providers. It is a full-time, on-site role scheduled Monday through Thursday for 35 hours per week. Work is primarily in an outpatient clinical setting, with approved remote clinical or administrative work as applicable. The position may support grant-funded programs and associated tracking and reporting. The practitioner is on call for their caseload during business hours; participation in a clinical on-call program may be added as the plan expands.
Requirements
- Regular, predictable attendance is required.
- Ability to respond appropriately to routine and urgent clinical situations.
- Ability to use standard medical and office equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Nurse Practitioner license.
- Experience in a clinical setting.
Responsibilities
- Practice in accordance with applicable state laws and regulations governing advanced practice nursing.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with members and their legal representatives, facility staff, primary care physicians, and other collaborating physicians or providers.
- Prescribe appropriate diagnostics and interventions to avoid unnecessary transfers or acute admissions.
- Educate members and/or their legal representatives about disease processes, effective management, and wellness promotion.
- Provide counsel, support, and education to facility staff.
- Participate in management meetings, including weekly case conference reviews, monthly staff meetings, and quarterly Quality Improvement Committee meetings.
- Track and report on grants supported by this role.
- Participate in continuing education and journal club programs.
- Provide on-call coverage for the caseload during business hours; some participation in a clinical on-call program may be required as the plan expands.
- Keep current on relevant medical and nursing research, technology, and related issues through continuing education courses, professional meetings, and journal reviews.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 13–15 paid holidays
- Vacation
- Three days of personal time
- Accrual of one sick day per month, with rollover
- Employer-paid employee health insurance premium
- Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
- Dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Tuition assistance and loan repayment
- Flexible schedules
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
