Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for Primary Care in Edwardsville, IL

BJC HealthCare • Edwardsville, IL

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About The Position

BJC Medical Group Primary Care at Edwardsville is seeking an advanced practice provider for a primary care clinic. The role assesses, diagnoses, and initiates patient treatment plans under a formal collaborative practice agreement with a primary care physician. Care is delivered with considerable independence according to physician-approved protocols, with oversight through chart review, consultations, and evaluation of results under the general medical direction of an Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physician. The posting identifies Nurse Practitioner (FNP required) and Physician Assistant as role options.

The position is Monday through Friday during the day, with no weekends and no BJC-observed holidays. Call is generally not required, except for one week per year. BJC identifies this as a safety-sensitive position requiring the ability to remain alert and work safely.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Nursing.
• Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse (RN) licenses/certifications.
• Nurse Practitioner candidates must have FNP qualification.
• The posting lists experience of less than 2 years under minimum requirements.
• Ability to remain in a constant state of alertness and work safely.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate in Nursing.
• 2–5 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in professional development.
• Manage patient-population health care through advanced assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and evaluation under a collaborative practice agreement with a physician; prescriptive responsibilities are reviewed by the collaborative physician.
• Coordinate care to promote health and wellness through patient and family education, service coordination, and referrals.
• Assess staff development needs and develop and deliver appropriate educational programs.
• Develop treatment plans and treat acute problems, including illnesses and minor injuries, following predetermined protocols under a collaborative practice agreement with a physician.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and legal services, available on the first day of the month after hire.
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution.
• 401(k) plan with BJC match.
• Tuition assistance available on the first day.
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
• Adoption assistance.

What This Job Offers

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