Nurse Practitioner - Decatur, Il

Prism Health • Chicago, IL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing comprehensive healthcare services at mobile community health events throughout the Decatur area. Key responsibilities include conducting school and sports physicals, administering vaccinations, performing preventive health screenings, and providing patient education. The Nurse Practitioner will also play a role in staff leadership and education, including onboarding new staff, conducting trainings, and overseeing Medical Assistants. The work environment includes mobile clinics, school physical and sports physical clinics, vaccination clinics, community health and preventive screening events, and community outreach settings, all within a fast-paced, team-based healthcare delivery model.

Requirements

• Active Illinois Nurse Practitioner license (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)
• Strong experience conducting physical examinations
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Experience administering vaccines
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to work effectively with children, adolescents, and families
• Adaptability in dynamic/mobile environments
• Infection prevention & disease control knowledge
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficient with EMR systems and medical documentation
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and compassion
• Patient-centered approach

Nice To Haves

• Experience conducting school and/or pediatric physical examinations preferred
• Experience administering pediatric and adolescent vaccines preferred
• Experience with EMR systems and medical terminology
• Experience in mobile clinics, school-based health, pediatrics, or community health preferred
• Spanish-speaking ability preferred (not required)

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive school-required physical examinations for children and adolescents.
• Conduct sports physicals and assess patients for participation clearance when appropriate.
• Review medical history, medications, allergies, previous diagnoses, and relevant health records.
• Perform age-appropriate physical assessments and document findings.
• Identify health concerns requiring additional evaluation or follow-up.
• Complete required school, sports, and physical examination documentation.
• Provide families with guidance regarding recommended follow-up care when needed.
• Prepare and administer school-required and other approved vaccines.
• Review immunization histories and identify missing or overdue vaccinations.
• Review consent forms and relevant patient information before vaccine administration.
• Educate patients and parents regarding required and recommended immunizations.
• Monitor patients following vaccination and respond appropriately to clinical concerns.
• Perform preventive health screenings, including blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, and other event-specific testing.
• Collect patient specimens and perform procedures such as phlebotomy, nasal swabs, and vital-sign assessments, as required.
• Review patient information and document services in the electronic health record system.
• Provide patient education regarding physical exam findings, vaccines, screening results, preventive care, and healthy lifestyle practices.
• Answer patient and parent questions regarding services, results, follow-up care, and treatment recommendations.
• Refer patients for additional medical evaluation or follow-up when needs fall outside the services available at the event.
• Assess, plan, and implement competency assessments and continuing education.
• Lead orientation and onboarding of new clinical staff.
• Conduct in-services and protocol trainings.
• Oversee Medical Assistants and provide backup support as needed.
• Provide input on staff performance reviews and corrective action plans.
• Stay current with clinical literature and evolving public health guidance.
• Implement process improvements aligned with organizational goals.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level