Nurse Practitioner - Garfield Ridge

Midwest Express Clinic•Chicago, IL

6d•$125,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Midwest Express Clinic (MEC) is a rapidly growing healthcare organization in the Midwest, focused on urgent and primary care. They are seeking compassionate, patient-focused Family Nurse Practitioners to join their team. MEC emphasizes convenient, high-quality healthcare with a strong commitment to patient experience and clinical excellence. The organization values a culture of PACT: Positive, Accountable, Compassionate, and Teamwork. This role offers clinicians an opportunity to practice efficiently, make an impact, and contribute to the future of accessible care.

Requirements

Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Active Family Nurse Practitioner license in Illinois and/or Indiana.
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.
Experience performing common urgent care procedures.
DOT Certification (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages presenting with acute illnesses and injuries.
Develop and implement appropriate treatment plans utilizing evidence-based medicine.
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, Injections.
Perform DOT physicals and 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 while creating a welcoming and reassuring environment.
Communicate clearly regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, follow-up care, and patient education.
Support MEC's commitment to service excellence by maintaining professionalism and empathy during every patient interaction.
Address patient concerns proactively and contribute to positive patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Serve as a clinical resource for Medical Assistants, Radiologic Technologists, and clinic team members.
Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Support onboarding and development of new clinical staff.
Collaborate effectively with collaborating physicians and operational leaders.
Support clinic goals related to patient flow, efficiency, and quality metrics.
Participate in process improvement initiatives and clinical quality programs.
Assist with maintaining regulatory compliance, infection control, and patient safety standards.
Adapt to varying patient volumes, staffing needs, and clinic locations as business needs require.