Nurse Practitioner – Public Health Clinic (IL)

East Side Health District; Illinois; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

East Side Health District in Illinois seeks a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner to provide primary care in agency clinics under the Medical Director. You will diagnose and treat STDs and other health problems, perform routine exams and lab testing, and educate clients and staff on prevention and healthcare issues.

The APN will refer to a collaborating physician for care beyond their scope and must uphold collaborative professional practice, as well as policy and regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Illinois as a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner in good standing.
• Maintains Liability Insurance coverage.
• Maintains and promotes collaborative and professional medical and nursing practice.
• Ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees and clients.
• Capable of working with individuals and groups to promote good health and disease prevention.
• Requires thorough knowledge, skills and experience working with and utilizing community resources.
• Candidates must own a dependable automobile and possess a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide health care services in agency clinics under the direction of Medical Director/collaborating physician.
• Diagnose and treat STDs and other acute/chronic health problems; perform routine health exams and lab testing.
• Provide education to clients and staff on prevention and healthcare issues.
• Follow standing orders, policies and procedures of the agency along with IDPH and CDC rules.
• APN will refer and/or consult with collaborating physician when beyond scope of expertise.

Skills

Licensure & compliance

Collaborative practice

Interpersonal skills

Community resources

Driver's license

Education

Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (APN)

Job description

East Side Health District in Illinois seeks a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner to provide primary care in agency clinics under the Medical Director. You will diagnose and treat STDs and other health problems, perform routine exams and lab testing, and educate clients and staff on prevention and healthcare issues.

The APN will refer to a collaborating physician for care beyond their scope and must uphold collaborative professional practice, as well as policy and regulatory guidelines.