Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Convenient Care

Christie Clinic•Champaign, IL

23d•$53 - $72•Onsite

About The Position

Christie Clinic's Convenient Care department is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide general care, diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative medicine in a medical facility under the supervision of a Physician. The role follows a rotating schedule of three days per week, with availability from Sunday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Weekend and holiday work is included on rotation. Coverage at the Windsor and Urbana clinics may be required as needed. The position involves obtaining and reviewing patient medical information, conducting physical examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, determining preliminary diagnoses and treatment plans, administering medications and immunizations, suturing wounds, and educating and advising patients and families. The practitioner also supports physicians with patient records and orders, triages telephone calls, and conducts independent evaluations and treatment procedures in emergencies. Work takes place in a medical office setting, with possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, hazardous waste, bodily fluids, other healthcare waste, ionizing radiation, and medicinal preparations. The position requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, stretching, and lifting up to 75 pounds, along with hearing, vision, and manual dexterity sufficient for the work.

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 CEUs.
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 histories and physical data on patients.
Review patient records.
Order, interpret, and integrate data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Perform complete and/or focused physical examinations and record findings.
Establish a presumptive diagnosis when needed.
Order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
Synthesize data to determine a preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan using 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 patients and families regarding medications and treatment.
Provide patient education.
Assist the 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.