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NorthShore University Health System
Advanced Practice Provider - Primary Care
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What they do
A Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provides primary care and nursing care to patients. Performs physical exams, orders diagnostic tests, and provides medications. Works in a physician's office or other healthcare facility, under the direction of a physician. Performs work similar to that of a physician assistant but has different medical training and degree.
$121,717 / year median in Illinois
+25% projected growth
Job Description
at NorthShore University Health System in
Under the direction of the collaborating physician(s), provides care to patients. Obtains detailed history and performs physical examinations, orders imaging, lab tests and diagnostic procedures and interprets results. Instructs patients on the prescribed therapeutic regimen and pre/post operative instructions. Maintains records and writes progress notes on status, treatments and procedures. Follows patients through their course of treatment in the clinic and hospital setting. Collaborates with physicians and the health care team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies as appropriate. Demonstrates evidence-based practice. Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of standards of practice in the specialty. Assesses the learning needs of patients and families across the continuum. Employs strategies, interventions and teaching to promote, maintain, and improve health. Provide comprehensive health assessments, differential diagnosis, and prescribe treatments under the protocol in the direct management of acute and chronic illness and disease. Promotes wellness and prevent illness and injury in various settings for individuals, families, and communities. Works autonomously and in interdisciplinary teams as resources and consultants. Positively contributes to safety outcomes and promoting high quality patient experience. Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of service line goals. Supports the strategic plan of the organization. Adheres to all Endeavor Health policies and procedures.
Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States Job Description Hourly Pay Range:
$56.44•$70.58•The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Endeavor Health is continually recruiting nurse practitioners and physician assistants for future full-time and part-time positions in our Primary Care clinics across the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. If you are interested and meet the requirements for the position, please apply, and a recruiter will contact you when a position becomes available. Minimum of 1 year APN/PA experience in Primary Care setting required. 2 years of APN/PA experience in Primary Care setting preferred.Position Highlights Position:
Advanced Practice Provider (APN/PA)•Primary Care•Family Medicine Location:
Various locations in the northwest suburbs (Arlington Heights, Rolling Meadows, Schaumburg, Mount Prospect, Buffalo Grove, Kildeer).Full Time/Part Time:
Full Time, 40 hours per weekHours:
Monday•Friday, hours vary Saturday rotation and call rotation requiredRequired Travel:
No Job Description Exciting opportunity to join Endeavor Health in thePrimary Care Department.Under the direction of the collaborating physician(s), provides care to patients. Obtains detailed history and performs physical examinations, orders imaging, lab tests and diagnostic procedures and interprets results. Instructs patients on the prescribed therapeutic regimen and pre/post operative instructions. Maintains records and writes progress notes on status, treatments and procedures. Follows patients through their course of treatment in the clinic and hospital setting. Collaborates with physicians and the health care team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies as appropriate. Demonstrates evidence-based practice. Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of standards of practice in the specialty. Assesses the learning needs of patients and families across the continuum. Employs strategies, interventions and teaching to promote, maintain, and improve health. Provide comprehensive health assessments, differential diagnosis, and prescribe treatments under the protocol in the direct management of acute and chronic illness and disease. Promotes wellness and prevent illness and injury in various settings for individuals, families, and communities. Works autonomously and in interdisciplinary teams as resources and consultants. Positively contributes to safety outcomes and promoting high quality patient experience. Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of service line goals. Supports the strategic plan of the organization. Adheres to all Endeavor Health policies and procedures.