Nurse Practitioner

Cchc Online; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CCHC is seeking a Nurse Practitioner in the United States to join a coordinated multidisciplinary health care team in Illinois. The role requires an Illinois APRN license, a Master’s in Nursing (MSN) for Nurse Practitioners, and a valid DEA certificate to handle controlled substances.

Current BLS and ACLS certifications are required, along with excellent clinical and communication skills and a team-oriented approach to care.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Illinois as an advanced practice nurse and controlled substance provider.
• Valid DEA certificate.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Excellent clinical skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and demonstrates team-oriented approach to health care delivery.

Responsibilities

• Works as part of a core health care team to provide health care in a coordinated multidisciplinary construct.
• Complies with Agency, local, national and federal policies, procedures, directives and mandates.
• Precepts health sciences students and participates in faculty and university affiliated activities as indicated.
• Initiates and/or participates in ongoing research at CCHC, where applicable.
• Participates/leads appropriate interdisciplinary care teams.
• Participates in the development and review of CCHC policy and procedure development as appropriate.
• Participates in and complies with all peer review and performance appraisal processes, policies and procedures.
• Meets scheduled health center times and productivity standards.
• Meets all requirements necessary to maintain: a valid license including re-certification, and required CEUs.
• Participates in CCHC staff meetings, Quality Assurance and other committees, and community education programs.
• Participates in orientation of new staff.
• Provision of administrative assistance to supervisors.
• Participates as an alternate/back up medical provider for special projects when needed and when appropriate and available (i.e. Back to School Health Fair, Mobile Van Outreach, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Excellent communication

Team-oriented

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) for Nurse Practitioners

Tools

DEA Certificate

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Works as a part of a core health care team to provide health care in a coordinated multidisciplinary construct.
• Complies with Agency, local, national and federal policies, procedures, directives and mandates for provision of medical care at CCHC.
• Complies with all directives, actions and responsibilities as outlined in Agency and Patient Centered Medical Home policies and procedures.
• Precepts health sciences students and participates in faculty and university affiliated activities as indicated.
• Initiates and/or participates in ongoing research at CCHC, where applicable.
• Participates/leads appropriate interdisciplinary care teams.
• Participates in the development and review of CCHC policy and procedure development as appropriate.
• Participates in and complies with all peer review and performance appraisal processes, policies and procedures.
• Meets scheduled health center times and productivity standards.
• Meets all requirements necessary to maintain: a valid license including re-certification, and required CEUs.
• Participates in CCHC staff meetings, Quality Assurance and other committees, and community education programs.
• Participates in orientation of new staff.
• Provision of administrative assistance to supervisors.
• Participates as an alternate/back up medical provider for special projects when needed and when appropriate and available (i.e. Back to School Health Fair, Mobile Van Outreach, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

REQUIRED

• Licensed in Illinois as an advanced practice nurse and controlled substance provider
• Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) for Nurse Practitioners.
• Valid DEA certificate
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Excellent clinical skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and demonstrates team-oriented approach to health care delivery.

DESIRED

• Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner by a nationally accredited organization within one (1) year of commencing employment as a Nurse Practitioner at CCHC or from the date of graduation from the MSN program whichever is the later
• Experience treating chronic illnesses (HIV, Sickle Cell)
• Outpatient primary care experience

CCHC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability,genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.