Nurse Practitioner - Chicago, IL

ChenMed•Berwyn, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are a unique and rapidly expanding primary care provider focused on transforming healthcare for seniors. We are seeking innovative and entrepreneurial-minded individuals with exceptional work ethic and ambition to join our team. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) plays a crucial role in our clinical operations, providing direct patient care in various settings including medical centers, nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities (SNF), and home settings. The NP is responsible for comprehensive geriatric assessments, including medical history, physical exams, diagnosis and treatment, developing nursing care plans, health education, and coordinating referrals. This role requires clear documentation according to ChenMed standards and participation in clinical rounds and conferences. The Nurse Practitioner must be able to function independently and collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, adhering to strict departmental goals, quality standards, and policies. The position operates under a practice agreement with a licensed patient care team physician.

Requirements

ARNP or similar advanced degree in Nursing required
Current Nurse Practitioner Certification in the State of practice required
Current DEA number from the DEA for schedule II-V controlled substances may be required based on State of practice
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AMA) or American Red Cross required w/in first 90 days of employment
Demonstrated record of consistently achieving clinical performance metrics in current role
Strong Critical Thinking and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Time management skills with the ability to work well under pressure
Must be caring and empathetic and have great listening skills
Must be detail-oriented, and able to pay close attention to patient charts, medications, and follow-up on details of patient care
Basic computer skills and some knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

Board certification by AANP or ANCC is preferred but may be required for certain States
A minimum of 3-5 years of clinical experience preferred, but willing to consider strong new graduate

Responsibilities

Independently assesses acute and non-acute clinical problems.
Performs and documents physical assessments and patient histories.
Analyzes trends in patient conditions and develops, documents, and implements patient management plans.
Assists in the development of the nursing plan of care.
Provides appropriate patient/family/significant other counseling and education.
Plans patient care based on in-depth knowledge of the specific patient population and/or protocol, anticipating and identifying physiological and/or psychological problems commonly encountered.
Considers the patient’s cultural background, level of understanding, personality, and support systems.
Serves as a patient advocate.
Writes admission, transfer, and discharge orders.
Orders and interprets appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies.
Orders appropriate medication and treatments.
Refers patients for consultation when indicated (e.g., dermatology, neurology, ophthalmology, endocrine, surgery, intensive care, infectious disease, hematology, psychiatry, social service, dietary).
Provides documentation through in-depth progress notes and summaries.
May perform invasive procedures independently upon completion of documented competency.
Participates in patient care rounds and conferences.
Communicates patient management strategies to members of the patient care team.
Collaborates with members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure patient management strategies meet patient care needs.
Recognizes situations requiring immediate physician attention and initiates life-saving procedures when necessary.
Uses advanced communication skills to problem-solve complex situations and improve processes and patient service.
Collaborates with other multidisciplinary team members to analyze and evaluate current health care delivery systems and implement new practice patterns.
Participates in outside activities that enhance personal and professional growth and development.
Initiates arrangements and writes orders for SNF discharges and completes appropriate paperwork.
Works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, PT, social workers, family, and key caregivers to transition patients to a lower level of care as soon as medically appropriate.
Introduces self to patient/family and explains the nurse practitioner role.
Facilitates patient/family conferences to review treatment goals, optimize resource utilization, provide family education, and identify post-SNF needs.
Enhances collaborative relationships to maximize the patient’s/family’s ability to make informed decisions regarding goals of care, palliative care, and hospice.
Facilitates discharge to appropriate level of care and uses preferred providers when additional services are required.
Prescribes medication to patients based on the State of practice.
Performs other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.