Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Chicago, IL

About The Position

Requirements

• Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• At least 5 years of experience as a practicing Nurse Practitioner.
• Active, unrestricted Illinois APRN license with FNP board certification from AANP or ANCC.
• Active DEA registration and Illinois controlled substance license, or ability to obtain them before starting.
• Ability to treat patients across the lifespan.
• Strong clinical decision-making and procedural skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine, Family Practice, or Occupational Medicine experience.
• Proficiency with common urgent care procedures.
• Experience precepting or mentoring Nurse Practitioner students or new providers.
• DOT Certification or willingness to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages with acute illnesses and injuries.
• Independently manage complex and high-acuity urgent care presentations and recognize when escalation or transfer is needed.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans.
• Order, interpret, and communicate diagnostic testing, including laboratory and radiology results.
• Perform procedures including laceration repair, incision and drainage, foreign body removal, splinting, nail procedures, injections, DOT physicals, and occupational medicine services.
• Prescribe medications and therapies within scope of practice.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant electronic medical record documentation.
• Provide compassionate, efficient care and communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, follow-up care, and patient education clearly.
• Address patient concerns proactively and support positive outcomes and patient satisfaction.
• Serve as a senior clinical resource for Medical Assistants, Radiologic Technologists, and clinic team members.
• Mentor and support newer Nurse Practitioners during onboarding and early practice.
• Support training and development of new clinical staff and promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate effectively with collaborating physicians and operational leaders.
• Support clinic goals related to patient flow, efficiency, and quality metrics.
• Participate in and help lead process improvement initiatives and clinical quality programs.
• Help maintain regulatory compliance, infection control, and patient safety standards.
• Adapt to varying patient volumes, staffing needs, and clinic locations as business needs require.

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored medical plans.
• Employer-sponsored dental plans.
• Employer-sponsored vision plans.
• Short-term disability plans.
• Voluntary Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Voluntary Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
• Dependent Care benefits.
• Commuter benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Critical illness coverage.
• Pet insurance.
• Company-sponsored 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Paid Time Off for full-time employees.
• Wellness benefits.
• 15% productivity bonus on personally seen visits, paid under a written plan.