Nurse Practitioner

Chicago Family Health Center•Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Chicago Family Health Center is seeking a highly skilled Nurse Practitioner to provide primary health care to patients. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a team of health care professionals to conduct diagnostic evaluations and prescribe appropriate treatments based on evidence-based research within the scope of standards of practice for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses.

Requirements

M.S. degree from accredited nursing school, nurse practitioner track. New Grads are welcome!
Certified or eligible for certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse by a national certifying body as approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APN Board, in Family Practice, Pediatrics, Adult, Geriatric, Obstetrics/Gynecology or another approved specialty.
Current and valid Illinois license as an Advance Practice Nurse. Fully Practice Authority is a plus.
Valid CPR certification required
Bilingual ability may or may not be required based on individual department needs
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.
Ability to maintain effective and professional relationships with patients and other members of the care team.
Comfort working in a medical setting as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Strong communication and business acumen.
Experience in working with a diverse population base preferred.
Ability to appropriately handle confrontation and conflict.
Ability to work independently and to seek consultation as necessary.
Ability to follow organization and departmental processes and procedures.
Ability to work in a high stress/fast paced/high work volume environment.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care as a Nurse Practitioner in the office, or other locations within the community as assigned.
Conduct diagnostic evaluations and prescribe appropriate treatments based on evidence-based research within the scope of standards of practice for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses.
Monitor and manage patient health and medical conditions, and provide education on preventive health care.
Participate in programs or task forces to meet the medical needs of CFHC patients. Chair or attend meetings as assigned.
Participate in the Quality Improvement and Peer Review programs.
Manage the care of patients in collaboration with other clinical staff and members of the care team in order to make medical decisions on treatment and attain health goals.