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Fox Valley Medical Associates
Nurse Practitioner
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What they do
A 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.
$123,065 / year median in Illinois
+25% projected growth
Job Description
Role Snapshot As a Nurse Practitioner with Fox Valley Medical Associates (Aurora Location), you'll help deliver safe, high-quality care with a collaborating physician across hospital and outpatient settings, in the Infectious Disease department. You'll assess, diagnose, treat, and manage acute and stable chronic conditions; order and interpret labs/imaging; prescribe medications (including controlled substances as delegated); and document accurately in the EHR. You'll also counsel and teach patients and families, coordinate referrals/benefits inquiries when specialized testing is needed, support quality and compliance efforts (e.g., HIPAA/OSHA/Medicare), and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
Required qualifications/skills:
- Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program;
ANCC/AANP
certification- Current Illinois NP or PA licenses; DEA registration
CPT & ICD-10
coding and strong medical terminology- EMR/EHR proficiency (e.g., Epic, Cerner) Ready to grow with a supportive team? Apply today. Your Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k); life insurance; competitive salary ($100,000
- 145,000); and paid time off-supporting your health, financial goals, and time to recharge while building experience in Infectious Disease care.