Emergency Nurse Practitioner: Acute Care Clinician

AHS Vista LLC; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

PTO

Retirement Savings Plan

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Continuing Education

Job summary

Vista Medical Center in Waukegan, IL, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join the Emergency Department team. The NP will assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic conditions, working closely with physicians and staff to deliver high-quality patient care.

The role requires Illinois APRN licensure, an NP certification, DEA registration, BLS, and strong clinical skills, with a focus on safety and patient education. This is a full-time on-site position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing.
• Current Illinois licensure as an APRN.
• Current Nurse Practitioner certification.
• Current DEA registration and Illinois Controlled Substance License.
• Current BLS certification.
• Excellent clinical assessment, communication, and critical-thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including medical histories and exams.
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses and injuries.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory tests and imaging.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications and therapies per Illinois law.
• Educate patients and families on disease prevention and treatment plans.
• Document accurately in the EMR.
• Collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety programs.
• Ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Critical-thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Vista Medical Center in Waukegan, IL, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join the Emergency Department team. The NP will assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic conditions, working closely with physicians and staff to deliver high-quality patient care.

The role requires Illinois APRN licensure, an NP certification, DEA registration, BLS, and strong clinical skills, with a focus on safety and patient education. This is a full-time on-site position with competitive benefits.