Nurse Practitioner - New Grads Welcome - Charleston, 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. This autonomous role makes the provider responsible for the quality and continuity of patient care while collaborating with attending physicians, the facility Director of Nursing, nursing staff, and other MPAC providers. The provider serves as the primary care provider, treats an average of 12 to 16 patients per day, and follows patients through their recovery. The role calls for sound decision-making in ambiguous, high-risk situations and the ability to adapt to the changing environment of a senior care facility. The position is typically onsite daily, with a standard Monday–Friday work week and flexibility within a 40-hour week. Providers generally designate a four-hour window for calls on weekdays and participate in rotating weekend call approximately once every 5–6 weeks. Providers do not enter a facility for weekend call and are not required to 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
- Coordinate patient care with the facility Director of Nursing and attending physicians, including through appropriate documentation in the relevant EMRs.
- Function as the primary provider and treat an average of 12 to 16 patients per day.
- Collaborate with other MPAC providers to support high-quality patient care.
- Provide care at a dedicated facility and 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.
- Follow patients through each step of their recovery and help ensure continuity of care.
Benefits
- Five weeks of paid time off, including personal, sick, CME, and holidays.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- 401(k).
- Competitive compensation package.
- Ongoing education through workshops, one-on-one or small-group education sessions, and weekly Coding Corner updates.
- Support for work/life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
