Nurse Practitioner

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Assessment and Diagnosis: Conduct physical exams, review medical history, order and interpret diagnostic tests (lab work, X-rays, etc.), and diagnose a variety of acute illnesses and injuries.
• Treatment Planning and Implementation: Develop and implement treatment plans, including prescribing medications, providing wound care, and performing minor procedures (e.g., suturing, splinting).
• Patient Education and Counseling: Educate patients and their families about diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and preventive care.
• Coordination of Care: Refer patients to specialists when necessary, and ensure proper follow-up care.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely patient records, including SOAP notes (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan).
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, and support staff.
• Minor Procedures: Perform minor surgical procedures like suturing, wound care, and joint injections.
• Medication Management: Prescribe medications within their scope of practice and according to established protocols.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Education: Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) certification.
• Licensure: Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license and Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in the state of practice.
• Experience: Prior experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, or primary care is often preferred.
• Clinical Skills: Strong assessment, diagnostic, and treatment skills.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients and colleagues.
• Critical Thinking: Ability to make rapid and accurate decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical and Mental Stamina: Ability to handle the demands of a busy urgent care setting.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $115,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Ability to Commute:

• Belleville, IL 62226 (Required)

Work Location: In person