Position Summary
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) is a primary care provider who manages uncomplicated acute and stable chronic illness. The NP/PA is responsible for health assessment, early detection of illness, health promotion, disease prevention and management. May also develop/coordinate special programs related to area of expertise.
Position Status
This is a full-time or part time, exempt position. The NP/PA works under the medical direction of a licensed physician and reports to the Medical Director.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
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Accesses resources for indigent, uninsured, disabled or medical underinsured patients and families from federal, state, or local programs
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Assumes on call responsibilities mutually agreed upon with Medical Director
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Collaborates with the health team and other community agencies in providing comprehensive care
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Coordinates follow up contacts with patients as needed in regard to abnormal test results, need for additional treatment, referral to specialist(s), etc.
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Delegates to clinical staff assessments, treatments or tasks appropriate to licensure, competency and knowledge
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Determines individual patient and family educational and informational needs and provides/coordinates knowledge acquisition
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Establishes and maintains appropriate clinical privileges
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Establishes diagnosis based on assessment and appropriate diagnostic tests and procedures
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Implements treatment plans within established medical protocols and determines plan for reassessment
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Includes health promotion, prevention, and maintenance in health instruction relevant to the patient
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Maintains and enhances a current level of knowledge relative to professional practice as well as continuing education requirements necessary for licensure
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Manages the care of patients in collaboration with other health professionals and members of the healthcare team in order to make decisions about treatment and attain health goals.
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Orders and interprets tests and diagnostic studies as indicated and within patient care guidelines and standards
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Participates on Quality Assurance committees as assigned by the Medical Director
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Performs comprehensive health assessment through patient/family history taking, physical examination and assessment of response to actual or potential health problems
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Prescribes and regulates medications as per collaborative agreement
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Provides care at off site locations as assigned
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Records all assessments, observations, treatment plans, interventions and evaluation in the medical records
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Performs other duties of a NP/PA as required
Education and Experience
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Ability to relate to the economically disadvantaged and minority population of the community
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Currently licensed to practice in the State of Illinois
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Minimum of three (3) years current clinical experience, one (1) year in area of specialty preferred
Competencies
- Ability to learn reasonably quickly
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Ability to follow established procedures and maintain high level of organization
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Ability to maintain confidentiality
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Ability to multi-task
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Ability to relate to persons of various economic levels and cultures
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Ability to remain relaxed and calm under stressful situations
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Ability to speak and write fluently in English; Spanish desirable
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Ability to work independently and cooperatively
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Above average level of interest in working with people and data
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Complies with clinic regulatory standards
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Cooperative and non-competitive attitude with ability to take initiative
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Demonstrate integrity, professionalism and superior customer service skills while working in a fast-paced, moderately stressful environment
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Extensive knowledge of physical assessment, diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacology and management of acute and chronic illness
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Maintains competence of clinical privileges as per policy
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Maintains professional growth and development per current medical practice standards
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Patient and staff friendly with excellent communication skills
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Proficiency in use of telephone system, computer, and basic office equipment
Physical Requirements
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Ability to stand for extended periods of time, hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to deliver medical services and use equipment.
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Ability to work in conditions that include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissues, contagious diseases and/or other potentially hazardous materials
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Fine motor coordination sufficient to perform manipulative skills, such as, IV insertion and IM injections
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Moderate physical exertion including frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching and carrying moderately heavy loads (up to 25 lbs.)
