Advanced Practice Practitioner, NP or PA-C, Care Mobile Community Outreach - PRN

American Addiction Centers•Oak Lawn, IL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This PRN Advanced Practice Provider (APP) role supports the Ronald McDonald Pediatric Care Mobile teams across North and South Chicagoland. These fully-equipped mobile clinics serve children who struggle to access standard pediatric care. The APP provides coverage during provider PTO, sick time, and supports at school or community events as needed. Typical hours for school-based pediatric visits are Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., providing routine check-ups, immunizations, sick-child visits, screenings, and health education, with a minimum of 2 shifts per month required. The role also involves participating in weekend and seasonal community health events supporting underserved neighborhoods. The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile Program has, for over a decade, brought free, high-quality pediatric care directly to communities lacking access, with two mobile units based at Oak Lawn and Park Ridge, serving families across Cook, Lake, McHenry, and Kane counties. Comprehensive services include physical and sports exams, routine immunizations, acute sick visits, health education, chronic condition support (e.g., asthma, oral hygiene), vision and hearing screenings, nutrition counseling, mental health assessments, and referrals and assistance securing a permanent medical home. Collaborative visits with schools, libraries, and community centers ensure outreach is both accessible and culturally sensitive, and backpack distribution programs supplement healthcare with food and school supplies for children facing hardship.

Requirements

Active RN, and APRN/APRN-FPA/APNP or other APRN license(s) in state(s) of practice
Active national board certification in area of clinical practice and populations served
Active DEA registration prior to hire
If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire
Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire
Master’s Degree in Nursing
No experience required
Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision-making skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team
Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record
Excellent communication skills
Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others
Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively

Responsibilities

Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition.
Orders, performs, and interprets appropriate diagnostic studies and prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and therapies.
Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives.
Provides health promotion, disease prevention and disease management counseling and education of patients and families.
Manages patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and within scope of practice.
Seeks physician or other healthcare team member consultation or referrals as appropriate.
Escalates need for more emergent or specialized care when necessary.
Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
Substantiates and submits professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices.
Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team and/or health or community agencies.
Performs office or hospital procedures in accordance with specialty practice, competency and granted privileges (where applicable).
Participates in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives/performance activities, organizational and/or departmental meetings and committees, peer review, and workgroups as necessary.
Participates in education and/or onboarding of new team members, students, and other health care professionals.
Seeks experiences to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and advance the profession within and outside of the organization.
Maintains standards of productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics to ensure optimal, safe and timely patient care delivery.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development
Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program