Nurse Practitioner - Paxton, IL
About The Position
MPAC Healthcare is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide patient-centered care to older adults at a designated senior-care facility in Paxton, Illinois. The autonomous role functions as the primary provider for an average of 12 to 16 patients per day, with collaboration with attending physicians, facility nursing staff, and other MPAC providers to improve patient outcomes and continuity of care. The practitioner coordinates care with the facility Director of Nursing and attending physicians, including through documentation in the appropriate electronic medical records, and supports the nursing team throughout patients’ recovery. The role requires sound judgment in high-risk or ambiguous situations, adaptability to the changing senior-care environment, and open communication with the facility team and Regional Clinical Manager. The practitioner is typically onsite daily and works a standard Monday–Friday schedule, with flexibility within a 40-hour work week. Providers designate a four-hour weekday call window and take weekend call on a rotating basis, typically once every five to six weeks. Providers do not enter facilities for overnight calls and do not take overnight call.
Requirements
- Nurse Practitioner license.
- ANCC or AANP certification.
- Ability to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a nursing home setting.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary provider for an average of 12 to 16 patients per day at a dedicated facility.
- Coordinate patient care with the facility Director of Nursing and attending physicians, including documenting care in appropriate EMRs.
- Collaborate with attending physicians, facility staff, and other MPAC providers to improve patient outcomes and ensure continuity of care.
- Follow patients through each step of recovery and provide leadership to the nursing team.
- Build trust and rapport with facility personnel and attending physicians.
- Make high-risk decisions in ambiguous situations and identify and handle strategic issues.
- Foster open communication and teamwork with the facility team and Regional Clinical Manager to support clinical programs.
- Participate in the designated weekday call window and rotating weekend call schedule.
Benefits
- Five weeks of paid time off, including personal, sick, CME, and holiday time.
- Full benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, and 401(k).
- Competitive compensation package.
- Ongoing education through workshops, one-on-one or small-group education sessions, and weekly Coding Corner updates.
- A diverse, relationship-focused culture and support for work/life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
