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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
Alumni Healthcare Staffing seeks a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment in Centralia, IL. Provide comprehensive adult primary care in an outpatient clinic, including patient assessments, chronic disease management, preventive care, and same-day visits. Responsibilities include ordering and interpreting labs, prescribing medications, documenting in EMR, and collaborating with physicians and clinic staff to ensure quality, evidence-based care. Enjoy a flexible, contract-based schedule with credentialing support, prompt onboarding, and a responsive, service-driven team focused on integrity and long-term clinician relationships. Responsibilities Provide comprehensive adult primary care in an outpatient setting Perform patient assessments, histories, and physical exams Manage chronic diseases and acute primary care conditions Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic tests and labs Prescribe medications and develop treatment plans Deliver preventive care, wellness visits, and patient education Document all encounters accurately in the EMR system Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and clinic staff Ensure adherence to clinical quality and safety standards Participate in credentialing and comply with regulatory requirements Required Skills Primary care clinical assessment Chronic disease management Adult and geriatric care Prescribing and pharmacology Ordering and interpreting labs/diagnostics Electronic Medical Records (EMR) documentation Patient education and counseling Care coordination and teamwork Evidence-based practice Regulatory and compliance knowledge