Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Convenient Care

Christie Clinic's department of Convenient Care is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant on a rotating schedule, 3 days a week with availability from Sunday-Saturday 8:00am-8:00pm, including weekends and holidays on rotation. The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant must provide general care, diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative medicine in a medical facility, under the supervision of a Physician.

JOB DUTIES

(This list may not include all of the duties assigned.) Obtain complete medical history and physical data on patients. Review patient records. Order, interpret and integrate data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures needed. Perform a complete and/or focused physical exam and record findings. Establish presumptive diagnosis if needed. Order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures. Synthesize data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention. Administer injections, immunizations and/or oral medications. Suture wounds. Prepare written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances. Interview and advise patients regarding health and illness prevention. Recommend community resources to meet patient and family needs. Instruct patient and family regarding medication and treatment instructions. Provide patient education. Assist physician by recording patient progress notes, issuing diagnostic orders and transcribing orders. Triage patient telephone calls and provide consultation. Perform independent evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations. Perform related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in a health care related field Graduation from an accredited school of nursing Successful completion of a post basic advanced practice formal education program Successful completion of all other requirements to practice as a nurse practitioner Evidence of annual completion of health related courses and/or seminars with a certificate or CEU's

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's Degree

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE

Current Illinois state Advanced Practice Nurse Certified Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant license Current Illinois Advanced Practice Nurse Controlled Substance license CPR Certification

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Demands include sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, stretching and lifting up to 75 pounds. Hearing within, or correctable to, normal range, vision correctable to 20/20 and manual dexterity for the operation of office equipment is required.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in a medical office setting with possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, hazardous waste, bodily fluids and other waste common to a health care environment. Ionizing radiation and medicinal preparations are also common. Requirements include working weekends, evenings, holidays, etc. as associated with working in Convenient Care.

PAY AND BENEFITS

The estimated pay range for this position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related criteria. We also offer a substantial benefits package, including: Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Holiday, Birthday) Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account 401k Plan Medical Flexible Spending Account Health Insurance Identity Theft Protection Dental Insurance Malpractice/Professional Liability Coverage Vision Insurance Continuing education reimbursement Group Term Life Insurance Relocation expense reimbursement Long Term Disability Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance