NURSE PRACTITIONER

Prism Health; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 131,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Mobile clinic environment

Professional development

Job summary

Prism Health seeks a Nurse Practitioner to lead clinical teams across mobile clinics serving Chicago-area students and communities. This PRN role performs vaccines, exams, screenings, and education at school-based events and community sites.

Role requires active IL NP license, BLS, and COVID-19 vaccination; experience with EMR and mobile settings is preferred. Flexible scheduling supports event calendars and ASAP start.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois Nurse Practitioner license required.
• BLS certification must be current.
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 required.
• Experience with EMR systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer vaccines at school-based events.
• Conduct school, sports, and general physical exams.
• Perform preventive health screenings (BP, glucose, cholesterol) during events.
• Collect specimens and perform phlebotomy and vital signs as needed.
• Review immunization records in EHR and identify missing requirements.
• Provide vaccines, screenings, and preventive care education to patients and families.
• Refer patients for additional evaluation when needed.
• Lead orientation and onboarding of clinical staff.
• Oversee Medical Assistants and assist with performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical decision-making

Communication

Adaptability

Infection control

Organization

EMR proficiency

Patient-centered care

Education

MSN or DNP in Nursing

Active Illinois NP license

BLS Certification

COVID-19 vaccination

Tools

EMR software

Mobile clinic tech

Job description

Job Type: PRN

Location: Mobile community health events throughout the Chicago area

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Oversight & Patient Care

• Prepare and administer school-required and other approved vaccines.
• Conduct school, sports, and general physical examinations.
• Perform preventive health screenings, including blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, and other event-specific testing.
• Collect patient specimens and perform procedures such as phlebotomy, nasal swabs, and vital-sign assessments, as required.
• Review immunization histories, medical records, consent forms, and patient information in the electronic health record system.
• Identify missing immunizations or health requirements and explain recommended next steps to patients and families.
• Provide patient education regarding vaccines, screening results, preventive care, and healthy lifestyle practices.
• Answer patient and parent questions regarding services, results, follow-up care, and treatment recommendations.
• Refer patients for additional medical evaluation or follow-up when needs fall outside the services available at the event.

Staff Leadership & Education

• Assess, plan, and implement competency assessments and continuing education
• Lead orientation and onboarding of new clinical staff
• Conduct in-services and protocol trainings
• Oversee Medical Assistants and provide backup support as needed
• Provide input on staff performance reviews and corrective action plans
• Stay current with clinical literature and evolving public health guidance
• Implement process improvements aligned with organizational goals

Work Environment

• Mobile clinics throughout Chicago, Illinois
• School-based vaccination and physical exam events
• Community outreach settings
• Fast-paced, team-based healthcare delivery

Schedule & Employment Type

• PRN
• Flexible scheduling based on event calendar
• Availability to start ASAP required

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong leadership and clinical decision-making skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Adaptability in dynamic/mobile environments
• Infection prevention & disease control knowledge
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficient with EMR systems and medical documentation
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and compassion
• Patient-centered approach

Education, Experience & Licensing

• Active Illinois Nurse Practitioner license (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)
• Experience with EMR systems and medical terminology
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (Required)
• Experience in mobile clinics or school-based health preferred
• Spanish-speaking ability preferred (not required)