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Gerio Primary Care PC
Nurse Practitioner ***$5,000.00 SIGN ON BONUS***
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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
- $5,000 SIGN
ON BONUS
Responsibilities:
- Make rounds in Skilled Nursing Facilities to provide primary care to residents.
- Provide comprehensive primary care services to geriatrics patients, including dementia care.
- Perform physical examinations, diagnose and treat common acute illnesses and injuries.
- Develop and implement treatment plans for chronic conditions and manage ongoing care.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as medical imaging and laboratory tests.
- Prescribe medications, including psychopharmacology, and provide patient education on medication use.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care, including discharge planning.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records using eClinicalWorks or similar electronic health record system.
- Communicate with office staff to address faxes and telephone call messages from facilties.
Experience:
- Must have a valid Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Illinois.
- Strong knowledge and experience in geriatrics, dementia care, and other primary care services preferred.
- Proficiency in using eClinicalWorks or similar electronic health record system.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$50.00- $65.