Nurse Practitioner

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join our healthcare team. As a Nurse Practitioner, you will provide comprehensive patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. You will work closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care to patients.

Duties:

- Perform patient assessments, including physical examinations and medical history reviews

- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as laboratory work and imaging studies

- Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses, injuries, and infections

- Prescribe medications and other treatments as needed

- Provide counseling and education to patients on health promotion, disease prevention, and management of chronic conditions

- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans

- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary

- Maintain accurate medical documentation

Experience:

To be successful in this role, you should have the following qualifications:

- Valid Nurse Practitioner license in the state of IL

- Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited program

- Certification as a Nurse Practitioner in the appropriate specialty area

- Proven experience in providing high-quality patient care

- Strong knowledge of medical standards and guidelines

- Proficiency in medical documentation and electronic health records systems

Skills:

In addition to the qualifications mentioned above, the ideal candidate should possess the following skills:

- IV insertion

- Specimen collection processing

- Gastric lavage

- Ophthalmology

- Utilization management

- Dementia care standards

- Patient assessment

- Medical documentation

- Medication administration

If you are a dedicated healthcare professional looking for an opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives, we encourage you to apply for this position. We offer competitive compensation packages and opportunities for professional growth.

Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted for further consideration.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract, PRN, Travel nursing

Pay: $50.00 - $65.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Internal Medicine
• Primary Care

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Clinic
• Outpatient
• Private practice

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road