Convenient Care Provider - PRN - Advanced Practice Provider - (NP/PA)

Crossing-Healthcare; Longview Place (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

Crossing Convenient Care in Illinois seeks a PRN Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to examine, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages with acute illnesses, injuries, or chronic disease exacerbations. You will work Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.

to 7:00 p.m., at Crossing Healthcare’s Main Clinic, providing efficient, evidence-based care. Responsibilities include health assessment, order/tests, establish diagnoses, create treatment plans, prescribe medications under a collaborative

Qualifications

• Completion of required NP or PA program leading to certification as NP or PA.
• Current Illinois NP or PA license is required.
• Ability to work with patients from diverse backgrounds; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive health assessments, diagnose and treat acute illnesses.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests per guidelines.
• Develop and implement treatment plans; prescribe medications under protocols.
• Coordinate follow-up and referrals with other health professionals.
• Document medical records and billing promptly and accurately.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Independent work

Customer service

Spanish desirable

Professionalism

Education

NP program (APRN) certification

Illinois state license

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

The Convenient Care PRN Provider is a primary care Advanced Practice Provider for Crossing Convenient Care who will examine, diagnose and treat patients of all ages with acute illnesses, injuries or exacerbations of chronic diseases.Shift opportunities available Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.Crossing Convenient Care is located at Crossing Healthcare’s Main Clinic.Duties/Responsibilities:Performs comprehensive health assessment through patient/family history taking, physical examination and assessment of response to actual or potential health problemsOrders and interprets tests and diagnostic studies as indicated and within patient care guidelines and standardsEstablishes diagnosis based on assessment and appropriate diagnostic tests and proceduresImplements treatment plans within established medical protocols and determines plan for reassessmentPrescribes and regulates medications as per collaborative agreementCoordinates follow up contacts with patients as needed in regard to abnormal test results, need for additional treatment, referral to specialist(s), etc.Determines individual patient and family educational and informational needs and provides/coordinates knowledge acquisitionIncludes relevant health promotion, prevention, and maintenance in health instructionRecords all assessments, observations, treatment plans, interventions and evaluation in the medical recordsCompletes medical record documentation and billing requirements in a timely manner as per organizational standardsManages the care of patients in collaboration with other health professionals and members of the healthcare team in order to make decisions about treatment and attain health goalsDelegates to clinical staff assessments, treatments or tasks appropriate to licensure, competency and knowledgeEstablishes and maintains appropriate clinical privilegesProvides care at offsite locations as assignedCollaborates with the health team and community agencies in providing comprehensive careMaintains and enhances a current level of knowledge relative to professional practice as well ascontinuing education requirements necessary for licensureAccesses resources for indigent, uninsured, disabled or medical underinsured patients and families from federal, state, or local programsPerforms other duties as required within the limits of advanced practice licensureCompetenciesAbility to follow established procedures and maintain high level of organizationAbility to learn reasonably quickly and multi-taskAbility to maintain confidentialityAbility to relate to persons of various economic levels and culturesAbility to remain relaxed and calm under stressful situationsAbility to speak and write fluently in English; Spanish desirableAbility to work independently and cooperativelyAbove average level of interest in working with people and dataComplies with clinic regulatory standardsCooperative and non-competitive attitude with ability to take initiativeDemonstrate integrity, professionalism and superior customer service skills while working in a fast-paced, moderately stressful environmentExtensive knowledge of physical assessment, diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacology and management of acute and chronic illnessMaintains competence of clinical privileges as per policyMaintains professional growth and development per current medical practice standardsPatient and staff-friendly with excellent communication skillsProficiency in use of telephone system, computer, and basic office equipmentEducation and Experience:Completion of a required NP or PA Program leading to certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician AssistantCurrently licensed to practice in the State of IllinoisExtensive knowledge of physical assessment, diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacology and management of acute and chronic illnessAble to work with patients from a variety of socioeconomic and cultural backgroundsPrefer a minimum of three years current clinical experience, one year in area of specialtyPhysical Requirements:Moderate activity including incidental walking, standing, bending, reaching and lifting or carrying for a short distance loads up to 25 lbs.Ability to work in conditions that include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissues, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materialsAbility to stand for extended periods of time, eye/hand coordination and manual dexterity necessary to deliver medical services and use equipment