NURSE PRACTITIONER - DECATUR, IL

Prism-Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Mobile clinic work

Job summary

Prism-Health seeks a licensed Nurse Practitioner to support mobile school and community health events across Decatur and surrounding areas. You will perform school and sports physicals, administer vaccines, and deliver preventive care in fast-paced, team-based settings.

The role emphasizes pediatric care, patient education, and seamless EMR documentation. Flexible scheduling and on-site mobile clinics offer hands-on impact in community health initiatives.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois Nurse Practitioner license and BLS certification required.
• Experience conducting school and pediatric physical exams preferred.
• Experience administering pediatric vaccines and using EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct school-required physical examinations for children and adolescents.
• Perform vaccinations and immunizations at events.
• Provide preventive health screenings and collect specimens as needed.
• Lead staff onboarding and provide supervision as needed.
• Document services in the EMR and maintain quality care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Vaccination administration

Pediatrics

Communication skills

EMR proficiency

Mobility/adaptability

Infection prevention

Education

Illinois NP license

BLS Certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Location:

• Mobile community health events throughout the Decatur area

Key Responsibilities

School & Sports Physicals

• Conduct comprehensive school-required physical examinations for children and adolescents.
• Conduct sports physicals and assess patients for participation clearance when appropriate.
• Review medical history, medications, allergies, previous diagnoses, and relevant health records.
• Perform age-appropriate physical assessments and document findings.
• Identify health concerns requiring additional evaluation or follow-up.
• Complete required school, sports, and physical examination documentation.
• Provide families with guidance regarding recommended follow-up care when needed.

Vaccinations & Immunization Services

• Prepare and administer school-required and other approved vaccines.
• Review immunization histories and identify missing or overdue vaccinations.
• Review consent forms and relevant patient information before vaccine administration.
• Educate patients and parents regarding required and recommended immunizations.
• Monitor patients following vaccination and respond appropriately to clinical concerns.

Preventive Health & Patient Care

• 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 patient information and document services in the electronic health record system.
• Provide patient education regarding physical exam findings, 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 Decatur, Illinois and surrounding communities
• School physical and sports physical clinics
• School-required vaccination clinics
• Community health and preventive screening 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 experience conducting physical examinations
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Experience administering vaccines
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to work effectively with children, adolescents, and families
• 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 conducting school and/or pediatric physical examinations preferred
• Experience administering pediatric and adolescent vaccines preferred
• Experience with EMR systems and medical terminology
• Experience in mobile clinics, school-based health, pediatrics, or community health preferred
• Spanish-speaking ability preferred (not required)

Salary range

• $60 - $65 per hour