Certified Nurse Practitioner SMS-3862 (378)
About The Position
Participate as a full-time physician extender in the Division of Gastroenterology and in departmental and medical school activities. The position primarily supports development and implementation of an outpatient service for the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine, including patient care, clinical teaching, and research components. This position is onsite only. The nurse practitioner provides medical services under the medical direction and supervision of full-time faculty physicians, manages patient care, supports procedures and follow-up, and performs related clinical and administrative duties. On-call service is provided as needed.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- A passing score on a national certifying examination recognized by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
- Ability to obtain licensure in Illinois as a Nurse Practitioner or current Illinois Certified Nurse Practitioner status.
- Sensitivity to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.
Nice To Haves
- Two or more years of experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist with delivering medical services to clinic patients and patients seen for consultations or scheduled procedures under the direction and supervision of full-time faculty physicians.
- Assess patients’ health status by obtaining medical histories and performing physical examinations.
- Order and interpret diagnostic studies.
- Develop and implement treatment plans.
- Perform other diagnostic, therapeutic, or corrective measures as necessary.
- Schedule patients for procedures and provide post-procedure follow-up.
- Provide patient education and counseling to patients and their families.
- Provide on-call service as needed.
- Communicate clinical data to physicians and discuss further evaluation and therapy as needed.
- Communicate with referring physicians regarding patient care issues following consultations and procedures.
- Maintain complete and accurate records of care provided.
- Submit billing information.
- Assist with quality assurance audits and responses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
