Nurse Practitioner

Certified Nurse PractitionerWe are looking for an experienced Certified Nurse Practitioner to join our Illinois team, to diagnose and treat health conditions, as well as promote good health practices, in a post-acute, skilled nursing facility. As a non-physician provider, you are the go-to person for ensuring the best patient care and medical guidance is achieved. The job description includes conducting physical examinations, interpreting lab tests and overseeing patients' health. You are both a health practitioner and an educator, supporting disease prevention practices and helping people lead healthy lives. You should have experience in one of the following specialties: acute care, family health or geriatrics. Extensive clinical experience in primary care is vital. As a provider, you will work closely with other healthcare professionals, so you should have a team spirit and a positive attitude. Patience, problem-solving, and good communication skills are important. If you are dedicated to advancing your knowledge and clinical expertise through research and professional discourse, we would like to meet with you to share our mission, vision, values for the post-acute industry.ResponsibilitiesExamine patients and their medical recordsOrder and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)Diagnose health conditions and illnessesPropose treatments for chronic and infectious diseasesPrescribe medicationsMaintain accurate records and schedulesInform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medicationsEducate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics and preventionOversee patients' overall healthPromote good health practicesAdvance professional knowledge and conduct researchSkillsProven experience as a non-physician provider in a clinic, hospital, skilled nursing, ER or other settingExpertise in primary care, acute care and chronic care practicesKnowledge of health and patient care regulationsExcellent communication skillsStrong ethicsTeam spirit with a positive attitudePatience and cool headednessWillingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experienceRequirementsValid nurse practitioner license in the state of IllinoisMedical specialties:GeriatricsPrimary CarePhysical setting:Acute careClinicSchedule:8 hour shiftLicense/Certification:Certified Nurse Practitioner (Required)