Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

Insight • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) is responsible for providing comprehensive primary healthcare services to patients across the lifespan. Working collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals, the FNP evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and manages acute and chronic medical conditions while emphasizing preventive care, patient education, and evidence-based practice. The Family Nurse Practitioner practices within the scope of state and federal regulations, organizational policies, and national standards of care.

Requirements

• Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Family Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license.
• Current Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC or FNP-C) certification.
• Current DEA registration (or eligible).
• Illinois Controlled Substance License (if applicable).
• Current BLS certification.
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to formulate evidence-based treatment plans.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR), preferably Cerner.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Commitment to patient-centered care.
• Knowledge of CMS quality measures and preventive care guidelines.
• Cultural competence and sensitivity to diverse patient populations.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand movements for documentation.
• Ability to respond to medical emergencies.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS preferred.
• 1–3 years of Family Nurse Practitioner experience.
• Experience in: Primary Care, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Community Health, Urgent Care, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC), Value-Based Care.
• Preventive medicine.
• Chronic disease management.
• Population health.
• Care coordination.
• Value-based care.
• Patient satisfaction.
• Clinical documentation.
• Team collaboration.
• Quality improvement.
• Evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic illnesses.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests including laboratory studies, imaging, and other diagnostic procedures.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with state regulations and collaborative practice agreements, when applicable.
• Manage chronic diseases including but not limited to: Hypertension, Diabetes, Hyperlipidemia, COPD, Asthma, Heart failure, Thyroid disorders, Obesity.
• Provide preventive health services including: Annual wellness visits, Routine physical examinations, Immunizations, Cancer screenings, Health risk assessments.
• Perform routine office procedures within scope of practice.
• Counsel patients regarding lifestyle modification, nutrition, exercise, smoking cessation, and disease prevention.
• Coordinate referrals to specialists and ancillary services.
• Review laboratory and diagnostic results and communicate findings to patients.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete electronic medical records.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and population health programs.
• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, nursing staff, care coordinators, social workers, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Respond to patient messages, prescription refill requests, and clinical questions.
• Participate in clinical meetings, continuing education, and organizational initiatives.
• Comply with HIPAA, OSHA, Joint Commission, CMS, and organizational policies.
• Primary care management.
• Acute sick visits.
• Chronic disease management.
• Preventive medicine.
• Women's health (within scope).
• Men's health.
• Geriatric care.
• Pediatric care (as appropriate to practice).
• Medication management.
• Health maintenance.
• Patient education.
• Care coordination.
• Deliver safe, high-quality, evidence-based patient care.
• Maintain patient satisfaction scores consistent with organizational goals.
• Complete documentation within 24 hours of patient encounters.
• Meet productivity expectations (e.g., patients per day/RVU targets as established by the organization).
• Participate in quality improvement and value-based care initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with continuing education and certification requirements.
• Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and accountability.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Time - effective 90 days after employment
• Paid Vacation Time - effective 90 days after employment
• Health, vision & dental benefits - eligible at 30 days, following the 1st of the following month
• Short and long-term disability and basic life insurance - after 30 days of employment

What This Job Offers

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