Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Family Practice - Lake Villa

Advocate Aurora Health; Lake Villa (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit health system seeks a Nurse Practitioner to join their Family Medicine team in Lake Villa, Illinois. The role requires managing patient care, performing clinical responsibilities, and collaborating with a healthcare team. Benefiting from competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, successful candidates must hold an active RN and APRN license. If you have a Master’s Degree in Nursing and are passionate about providing exceptional care, we invite you to apply.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement plans

Career development programs

Qualifications

• Active RN and APRN license in state(s) of practice.
• Active national certification in clinical practice area.
• Active DEA registration prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and determine treatment plans for patients.
• Provide health promotion and disease prevention counseling.
• Maintain accurate documentation in electronic medical records.

Skills

Clinical proficiency

Decision-making

Communication

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Department:

01120 AMG Lake Villa - Family Medicine

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Required to work 36 clinic hours a week, including one late night and a rotating Saturday. After-hours calls are part of the job on a rotational basis with a call group.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical responsibilities:

• Assess, diagnose, and determine treatment and management plans appropriate for patient age, acuity, and condition, including ordering, performing, and interpreting diagnostic studies, and prescribing interventions and therapies.
• Manage conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost-effectiveness, and risk/benefit assessments.
• Provide health promotion, disease prevention, and management counseling and education to patients and families.
• Manage patients within an interdisciplinary team, seeking consultation or referrals as appropriate, and escalating care when necessary.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record, ensuring compliant coding and billing.
• Facilitate coordinated care and communication among healthcare team members and community agencies.
• Perform office or hospital procedures within scope of practice and privileges.

Other responsibilities include participating in quality and safety initiatives, organizational meetings, peer review, onboarding new team members, and maintaining professional development and productivity standards.

Must demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care, understanding growth and development principles, and interpreting patient data accordingly.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Active RN and APRN license(s) in state(s) of practice, with active national certification in clinical practice area, and active DEA registration prior to hire.
• If practicing in Illinois, an active Illinois Controlled Substance License is required prior to hire.
• Education: Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• Experience: No prior experience required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• High clinical proficiency and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a healthcare team.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and technology adaptation.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and twist continuously.
• Functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing.
• Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist, 20 lbs over the head, and carry up to 40 lbs.
• Operate necessary equipment.

This job description covers general responsibilities and may include other related duties as required.

Pay Range

$50.05 - $75.10

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers comprehensive benefits, including competitive pay, health insurance, retirement plans, and career development programs.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is a leading nonprofit health system in the U.S., providing innovative care across multiple states, with a focus on clinical excellence, research, and community benefits.