NP Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner
Location: Chicago, IL
Shift: Monday–Friday

About the Role

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner to work in inpatient units. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in inpatient and outpatient settings or emergency medicine. They should be comfortable managing varying levels of acuity across multiple patient care plans and thrive in a fast‐paced environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) enrollment
• Life insurance
• Short‐term disability insurance
• Accident and critical illness insurance

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct primary health care in inpatient, outpatient, or emergency settings in collaboration with physicians
• Conduct comprehensive or episodic health assessments and develop patient care plans
• Take patient histories, perform physical examinations, and document findings
• Screen patients for hospital admission, make referrals, and write progress notes
• Prepare patient workups and summaries noting pertinent findings
• Obtain psychosocial histories and build therapeutic relationships with patients

Job Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of Emergency Department or Critical Care experience
• Proficiency in oral intubation and central line placement
• Completion of a Nurse Practitioner Program; certified by ANCC or AANP
• Licensed to practice medicine without restrictions in Illinois
• Current NP license in Illinois
• Current DEA, BLS, and ACLS certifications
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills

License/Certification

• Nurse Practitioner License (Required)