Christie Clinic's department of Convenient Care is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant on a rotating schedule, 3 days a week with availability from Sunday-Saturday 8:00am-8:00pm, including weekends and holidays on rotation.
The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant must provide general care, diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative medicine in a medical facility, under the supervision of a Physician.
JOB DUTIES: (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.)
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Obtain complete medical history and physical data on patients. Review patient records.
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Order, interpret and integrate data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures needed.
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Perform a complete and/or focused physical exam and record findings. Establish presumptive diagnosis if needed.
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Order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures. Synthesize data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention.
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Administer injections, immunizations and/or oral medications. Suture wounds. Prepare written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances.
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Interview and advise patients regarding health and illness prevention. Recommend community resources to meet patient and family needs.
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Instruct patient and family regarding medication and treatment instructions. Provide patient education.
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Assist physician by recording patient progress notes, issuing diagnostic orders and transcribing orders.
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Triage patient telephone calls and provide consultation.
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Perform independent evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations.
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Perform related work as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a health care related field
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Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
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Successful completion of a post basic advanced practice formal education program
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Successful completion of all other requirements to practice as a nurse practitioner
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Evidence of annual completion of health related courses and/or seminars with a certificate or CEU’s
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
CERTIFICATE/LICENSE:
- Current Illinois state Advanced Practice Nurse Certified Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant license
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Current Illinois Advanced Practice Nurse Controlled Substance license
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CPR Certification
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Demands include sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, stretching and lifting up to 75 pounds. Hearing within, or correctable to, normal range, vision correctable to 20/20 and manual dexterity for the operation of office equipment is required.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed in a medical office setting with possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, hazardous waste, bodily fluids and other waste common to a health care environment. Ionizing radiation and medicinal preparations are also common. Requirements include working weekends, evenings, holidays, etc. as associated with working in Convenient Care.
PAY AND BENEFITS:
The estimated pay range for this position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related criteria.
We also offer a substantial benefits package, including:
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Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Holiday, Birthday)
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Dependent Care Flexible Spending
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Medical Flexible Spending Account
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Identity Theft Protection
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Malpractice/Professional Liability Coverage
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Continuing education reimbursement
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Group Term Life Insurance
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Relocation expense reimbursement
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Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
