NURSE PRACTITIONER

Prism Health Lab is seeking a licensed Nurse Practitioner (or equivalent advanced practice provider) to oversee mobile COVID-19 vaccination events, school-required immunization clinics, and initiatives throughout Illinois. This role combines clinical leadership, hands-on patient care, and staff training oversight. You will work alongside Licensed Clinicians, Medical Assistants, EMTs, and Healthcare IT Technicians in dynamic mobile environments, including schools and community-based events. This is an opportunity to lead in the field while supporting public health initiatives across Illinois. *Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.*

About Prism Health

Prism Health Lab is a community-based medical practice that has served Chicagoland residents since 1987. In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, we pivoted our practice to support local communities and have made significant strides by focusing our efforts on COVID-19 specific services. To date, we have tested over 50,000 people. We’ve created eight permanent locations, each of which has an incredible story and was offered as a gift by the communities we serve. We’ve also built mobile teams that can work across the State, ready to be deployed as new hotspots arise. We’re dedicated to our neighbors and have partnered with a variety of organizations and leaders including local and County Health Departments, school districts, the City of Chicago and its Aldermen, food banks, Brookfield Zoo, and professional organizations like the Chicago Medical Society.

Description

Job Type: PRN

Location: Mobile community health events throughout the Chicago area

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Oversight & Patient Care

• Prepare and administer school-required and other approved vaccines.
• Conduct school, sports, and general physical examinations.
• Perform preventive health screenings, including blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, and other event-specific testing.
• Collect patient specimens and perform procedures such as phlebotomy, nasal swabs, and vital-sign assessments, as required.
• Review immunization histories, medical records, consent forms, and patient information in the electronic health record system.
• Identify missing immunizations or health requirements and explain recommended next steps to patients and families.
• Provide patient education regarding vaccines, screening results, preventive care, and healthy lifestyle practices.
• Answer patient and parent questions regarding services, results, follow-up care, and treatment recommendations.
• Refer patients for additional medical evaluation or follow-up when needs fall outside the services available at the event.

Staff Leadership & Education

• Assess, plan, and implement competency assessments and continuing education
• Lead orientation and onboarding of new clinical staff
• Conduct in-services and protocol trainings
• Oversee Medical Assistants and provide backup support as needed
• Provide input on staff performance reviews and corrective action plans
• Stay current with clinical literature and evolving public health guidance
• Implement process improvements aligned with organizational goals

Work Environment

• Mobile clinics throughout Chicago, Illinois
• School-based vaccination and physical exam events
• Community outreach settings
• Fast-paced, team-based healthcare delivery

Schedule & Employment Type

• PRN
• Flexible scheduling based on event calendar Availability to start ASAP required

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong leadership and clinical decision-making skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Adaptability in dynamic/mobile environments
• Infection prevention & disease control knowledge
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficient with EMR systems and medical documentation
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and compassion
• Patient-centered approach

Education, Experience & Licensing

• Active Illinois Nurse Practitioner license (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)
• Experience with EMR systems and medical terminology
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (Required)
• Experience in mobile clinics or school-based health preferred
• Spanish-speaking ability preferred (not required)

Salary

$60 - $65 per hour