Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Convenient Care

Christie Clinic•Champaign, IL

4d•$53 - $72

About The Position

Christie Clinic's department of Convenient Care is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant on a rotating schedule, 3 days a week with availability from Sunday-Saturday 8:00am-8:00pm, including weekends and holidays on rotation. The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant must provide general care, diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative medicine in a medical facility, under the supervision of a Physician.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a health care related field
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
Successful completion of a post basic advanced practice formal education program
Successful completion of all other requirements to practice as a nurse practitioner
Evidence of annual completion of health related courses and/or seminars with a certificate or CEU’s
Current Illinois state Advanced Practice Nurse Certified Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant license
Current Illinois Advanced Practice Nurse Controlled Substance license
CPR Certification

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree

Responsibilities

Obtain complete medical history and physical data on patients.
Review patient records.
Order, interpret and integrate data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures needed.
Perform a complete and/or focused physical exam and record findings.
Establish presumptive diagnosis if needed.
Order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
Synthesize data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention.
Administer injections, immunizations and/or oral medications.
Suture wounds.
Prepare written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances.
Interview and advise patients regarding health and illness prevention.
Recommend community resources to meet patient and family needs.
Instruct patient and family regarding medication and treatment instructions.
Provide patient education.
Assist physician by recording patient progress notes, issuing diagnostic orders and transcribing orders.
Triage patient telephone calls and provide consultation.
Perform independent evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations.
Perform related work as required.