Family Nurse Practitioner – Chicagoland

Midwest Express Clinic • Chicago, IL

5d • $150,000 - $165,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Midwest Express Clinic is hiring experienced, patient-focused Family Nurse Practitioners for clinics across the Chicagoland area. The Senior Family Nurse Practitioner provides evidence-based urgent and primary care to patients of all ages and serves as a clinical leader within the clinic. The role partners with Medical Assistants, Radiologic Technologists, leadership, and collaborating physicians to deliver efficient, high-quality care that meets standards for service, safety, and operational excellence. The experienced provider also mentors newer providers and clinical staff and models best practices.

The position is full-time, with 6.5 shifts per pay period. The provider must be able to work weekends, evenings, and holidays and support multiple clinic locations. The annual salary range is $150,000–$165,000. The posting covers clinics across the Chicagoland area, with location preferences discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

• Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• At least 5 years of experience as a practicing Nurse Practitioner.
• Active, unrestricted Illinois APRN license with FNP board certification from AANP or ANCC.
• Active DEA registration and Illinois controlled substance license, or ability to obtain them before starting.
• Ability to treat patients across the lifespan.
• Strong clinical decision-making and procedural skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine, Family Practice, or Occupational Medicine experience.
• Proficiency with common urgent care procedures.
• Experience precepting or mentoring NP students or new providers.
• DOT Certification, or willingness to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages with acute illnesses and injuries.
• Independently manage complex and high-acuity urgent care presentations and recognize when escalation or transfer is needed.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans.
• Order, interpret, and communicate diagnostic testing, including laboratory and radiology results.
• Perform procedures including laceration repair, incision and drainage, foreign body removal, splinting, nail procedures, and injections.
• Conduct DOT physicals and provide occupational medicine services.
• Prescribe medications and therapies within scope of practice.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Deliver compassionate, efficient care and create a welcoming, reassuring environment.
• Communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, follow-up care, and patient education clearly.
• Address patient concerns proactively and contribute to positive outcomes and satisfaction.
• Serve as a senior clinical resource for Medical Assistants, Radiologic Technologists, and clinic team members.
• Mentor and support newer Nurse Practitioners during onboarding and early practice.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement, and support training and development of new clinical staff.
• Collaborate with collaborating physicians and operational leaders.
• Drive clinic goals related to patient flow, efficiency, and quality metrics.
• Participate in and help lead process improvement initiatives and clinical quality programs.
• Help maintain regulatory compliance, infection control, and patient safety standards.
• Adapt to changing patient volumes, staffing needs, and clinic locations as business needs require.

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and short-term disability plans.
• Voluntary Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Dependent Care benefits, commuter benefits, life insurance, critical illness coverage, and pet insurance.
• Company-sponsored 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Paid Time Off for full-time employees.
• Wellness benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior