Family Nurse Practitioner

Vivia; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivia Health in Chicago seeks a Family Nurse Practitioner to deliver high-quality, comprehensive primary care to adults in underserved communities. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to manage preventive care, disease management, and overall wellness.

You will diagnose, treat, and manage chronic conditions, perform minor procedures, and educate patients and families. Licensing in Illinois and national NP certification are required, with DEA license preferred.

Qualifications

• MSN or DNP required.
• 1-2 years of NP primary care experience.
• National NP certification (AANP or ANCC) required.
• Illinois license with active registration in good standing.
• DEA license preferred.
• Experience with mental health and substance use disorders.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration across specialties.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with EHR and healthcare software.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary and preventive care to a diverse adult patient population.
• Conduct comprehensive health assessments and patient histories.
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses, conditions, and injuries.
• Chronic disease management and patient education.
• Perform medication reconciliation and adjust regimens.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests and lab work.
• Conduct minor procedures (suturing, wound care, incision, drainage).
• Educate patients on health management and prevention.
• Collaborate with physicians and other health professionals for comprehensive care.
• Maintain accurate EHRs and document interactions and outcomes.
• Participate in practice management and quality improvement initiatives.
• Supervise nursing staff, students, and interns.
• Clinic-based schedule Monday to Friday across multiple Chicago clinics.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Strong collaboration and teamwork

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency with EHR systems

Education and counseling

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Doctor of Nursing Practice

National NP certification (AANP/ANCC)

Illinois license with active registration

Job description

Vivia Health is driven by providing high-quality comprehensive and holistic healthcare for patients regardless of their ability to pay. We provide our patients with Medical Health, Behavioral Health, Psychiatric Care, and Social Services.

As a Family Nurse Practitioner at Vivia Health, you will have a direct impact on the health and wellbeing of a diverse adult patient population in underserved communities. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team on preventative care, disease management, and overall patient wellness.

What will your role entail?

• Provide exceptional primary and preventative care to all patients
• Conduct comprehensive health assessments, including physical examinations and patient histories
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses, conditions, and injuries
• Chronic disease health care management and education
• Perform medication reconciliation to refill or prescribe appropriate medication regimen based on assessment and diagnosis
• Order, perform, and interpret the results of diagnostic tests and lab work (e.g., blood tests, X-rays, EKGs)
• Conduct minor procedures including suturing, wound care, incision, drainage etc.
• Educate patients and their families on health management, disease prevention, and healthy lifestyle choices
• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care
• Educate patients on their physical and mental health conditions, treatments, and care plans
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient medical records
• Document patient interactions, diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes in electronic health records (EHR)
• Participate in practice management and quality improvement initiatives
• Assist in the development and implementation of clinic policies and procedures
• Supervise and mentor nursing staff, students, and interns

This role is Monday to Friday rotating at our clinics in Rogers Park, Bucktown, and Gage Park clinics. The schedule is dependent on caseload.

What do you bring as a Family Nurse Practitioner?

• Master of Science in Nursing, or Doctor of Nursing Practice
• 1-2 years of experience as a nurse practitioner in primary care
• National certification as a Nurse Practitioner through AANP or ANCC
• Licensed to practice in Illinois with current Illinois registration and in good standing.
• Active control substance and DEA license preferred
• Record of prior stable employment and/or favorable references.
• Experience or exposure with mental health and substance use disorders
• Strong collaboration and teamwork
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in using EHR systems and other healthcare software
• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail