Nurse Practitioner

## Description**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*** Accesses resources for indigent, uninsured, disabled or medical underinsured patients and families from federal, state, or local programs* Assumes on call responsibilities mutually agreed upon with Medical Director* Collaborates with the health team and other community agencies in providing comprehensive care* Coordinates follow up contacts with patients as needed in regard to abnormal test results, need for additional treatment, referral to specialist(s), etc.* Delegates to clinical staff assessments, treatments or tasks appropriate to licensure, competency and knowledge* Determines individual patient and family educational and informational needs and provides/coordinates knowledge acquisition* Establishes and maintains appropriate clinical privileges* Establishes diagnosis based on assessment and appropriate diagnostic tests and procedures* Implements treatment plans within established medical protocols and determines plan for reassessment* Includes health promotion, prevention, and maintenance in health instruction relevant to the patient* Maintains and enhances a current level of knowledge relative to professional practice as well as continuing education requirements necessary for licensure* 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.* Orders and interprets tests and diagnostic studies as indicated and within patient care guidelines and standards* Participates on Quality Assurance committees as assigned by the Medical Director* Performs comprehensive health assessment through patient/family history taking, physical examination and assessment of response to actual or potential health problems* Prescribes and regulates medications as per collaborative agreement* Provides care at off site locations as assigned* Records all assessments, observations, treatment plans, interventions and evaluation in the medical records* Performs other duties of a NP/PA as required## Qualifications***Education and Experience**** Ability to relate to the economically disadvantaged and minority population of the community* Currently licensed to practice in the State of Illinois* Minimum of three (3) years current clinical experience, one (1) year in area of specialty preferred***Competencies**** Ability to learn reasonably quickly* Ability to follow established procedures and maintain high level of organization* Ability to maintain confidentiality* Ability to multi-task* Ability to relate to persons of various economic levels and cultures* Ability to remain relaxed and calm under stressful situations* Ability to speak and write fluently in English; Spanish desirable* Ability to work independently and cooperatively* Above average level of interest in working with people and data* Complies with clinic regulatory standards* Cooperative and non-competitive attitude with ability to take initiative* Demonstrate integrity, professionalism and superior customer service skills while working in a fast-paced, moderately stressful environment* Extensive knowledge of physical assessment, diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacology and management of acute and chronic illness* Maintains competence of clinical privileges as per policy* Maintains professional growth and development per current medical practice standards* Patient and staff friendly with excellent communication skills* Proficiency in use of telephone system, computer, and basic office equipment***Physical Requirements**** Ability to stand for extended periods of time, hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to deliver medical services and use equipment.* Ability to work in conditions that include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissues, contagious diseases and/or other potentially hazardous materials* Fine motor coordination sufficient to perform manipulative skills, such as, IV insertion and IM injections* Moderate physical exertion including frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching and carrying moderately heavy loads (up to 25 lbs.) #J-18808-Ljbffr