Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Acute Care

Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Acute Care

At LCMH, we pride ourselves on being more than just a healthcare facility; we are a cornerstone of our charming small town. As a critical access hospital, we provide essential medical services to our community with a personal touch that larger hospitals often can't offer.

Why Work With Us?

• Community-Centered Care: Our hospital is deeply integrated into the fabric of our town. You'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients and their families, making a real difference in their lives.
• Supportive Environment: We foster a collaborative and supportive work environment where every team member is valued. Our staff is like family, and we work together to ensure the best outcomes for our patients.
• Professional Growth: We are committed to the professional development of our employees. You'll have access to ongoing training and education opportunities to help you grow in your career.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the benefits of living and working in a small town, where you can achieve a healthy work-life balance. Our location offers a peaceful, friendly atmosphere with a strong sense of community.

Join Us Today

If you are passionate about providing high-quality healthcare and want to be part of a team that truly cares, Lawrence County Memorial Hospital is the place for you. Together, we can continue to provide exceptional care to our community.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive primary care, including physical exams, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care for acute and chronic illnesses.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests (lab work, imaging, etc.) as appropriate.
• Prescribe medications and therapeutic treatments in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Educate patients and families on wellness, prevention, and disease management strategies.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic health records (EHR).
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, behavioral health providers, and support staff as part of a multidisciplinary care team.
• Perform minor procedures as applicable.
• Participate in community outreach, health education, and wellness initiatives.
• Address social determinants of health and refer patients to appropriate community resources.
• Ensure compliance with Rural Health Clinic regulations and quality improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems.

Education/Experience:

• Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• BLS/ACLS certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Minimum 12 years of primary care experience preferred; new graduates with rural/underserved experience considered.
• Strong clinical skills, cultural competence, and a commitment to rural health.
• Ability to work independently and manage a diverse patient population.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Current and unrestricted NP license in the state of Illinois.
• National Board Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C or FNP-BC) preferred.
• DEA registration and prescriptive authority.

Schedule:

• 12 Hour Shifts.
• 1 Weekend, every 5th weekend. Weekend shifts are 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
• No Holidays.

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary: The estimated salary range is $95,000 - $110,000 for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Benefits: Full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefit package that includes generous PTO, medical, dental, vision, disability, life, accident, and critical illness insurance. Details on benefits are available upon request.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Additional Details

LCMH is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a workplace that is free of inappropriate or unlawful conduct on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or other protected group status as provided by law.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.