Description
SUMMARY:
Provide primary health care to specified patient populations of Alivio Medical Center. The Nurse Practitioner utilizes theories of psychosocial, developmental, educational and nursing sciences to facilitate the delivery of this health care. The Nurse Practitioner works inter-dependently with and independently of the multi-disciplinary team. Major functional areas will include: Practitioner, consultant, and educator.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Based on protocols, standing orders, or in collaboration with a physician, arranges for necessary laboratory, radiology and/or other diagnostic tests to complete delivery of primary health care
Works to establish and to promote a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care
Refers deviations from normal to the appropriate health care professional (e.g. social worker, nutritionist)
Works to further establish advanced clinical expertise and skills within area of clinical practice
Serves as a role model by demonstrating expertise and comprehensive knowledge in the delivery of health care to patients and their families
Assists patients to assume responsibility for the prevention of illness, the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health by being culturally sensitive to their experience
Advocates the primary nurse concept of patient care in a clinic setting and facilitates implementation of that role
Assesses the learning needs of the patient population of Alivio Medical Center, in collaboration with all members of the health care team
Plans, provides and coordinates patient and staff education, with other members of the health care team
Assist with the evaluation of education activities to determine their impact on the quality of care
Recognizes self-development needs and seeks out resources or experiences which promote professional growth
Perform other related duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manages and supervises staff listed below, including hiring, training, evaluating and managing performance to meet departmental efficiency and performance measures in keeping with the Union Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), Personnel Policies and Procedures and prevailing employment laws as appropriate.
n/a
KEY INTERRELATIONSHIPS:
Providers
Medical Director
WORKING CONDITIONS:
OSHA Category 1 – Involves exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Master or Bachelor Degree in Nursing and graduate of an accredited Masters Bachelor’s Degree Program
Licensure:
Registration in the State of Illinois. Board certification or board eligibility with completion of a certification exam within one year of employment
Experience:
Two years experience in a specialized or related field of nursing
Special Training:
N/A
Demonstrated Competencies:
Bilingual English/Spanish. Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with patients in a culturally sensitive manner.
BENEFITS:
Health Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Short and Long Term Disability
403b Retirement Plan
CME
Paid Time Off
COMPENSATION:
Base commensurate with qualifications and experience. Salary range: $90,000 - $120,000
