Family Nurse Practitioner (APN)
About The Position
Under direction of Medical Director and/or collaborating physician will provide health care services in any agency clinic as assigned. This includes, but not limited to the diagnosis and treatment of STDs and other acute and chronic health problems; performing routine health exams and lab testing. Provide education to clients and staff on prevention and healthcare issues. Follow standing orders, policies and procedures of agency along with IDPH and CDC programmatic rules and regulations. Reports to the Director of Nursing and Public Health Administrator. The APN will refer and/or consult with collaborating physician in all health care service beyond the level of his/her expertise. Position is contingent upon continued funding of present grants. Hours per week are negotiable.
Requirements
- Licensed in Illinois as a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner in good standing
- Maintains Liability Insurance coverage
- Maintains and promotes the advancement of collaborative and professional medical and nursing practice
- Ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees and clients
- Capable of working with individuals and groups to promote good health and disease prevention
- Requires thorough knowledge, skills and experience working with and utilizing community resources
- Candidates must own a dependable automobile and possess a valid driver’s license and auto insurance
- Drug Free Environment
- Drug Screening may be required
Responsibilities
- Diagnosis and treatment of STDs and other acute and chronic health problems
- Performing routine health exams and lab testing
- Provide education to clients and staff on prevention and healthcare issues
- Follow standing orders, policies and procedures of agency along with IDPH and CDC programmatic rules and regulations
- Refer and/or consult with collaborating physician in all health care service beyond the level of his/her expertise
- Accept any other duties as assigned by East Side Health District
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
