Benefits/Perks
Competitive Compensation
Great Work Environment
Flexible hours and schedule
Lunch and snacks
Job Summary
We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our family medicine clinic in Lake Zurich. Schedule 10-24 clinical hours /week. As a Nurse Practitioner, you will be examining patients, collecting patient medical history, and making tentative diagnoses on minor and major issues. You will also be reading diagnostic tests and reports, interpreting data, taking the time with each patient to explain their test results and medical diagnoses, and prescribing therapy or medications. The ideal candidate has an excellent bedside manner, experience charting in a medical environment, and has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities
Examine each patient, take a detailed medical history, and chart everything medically important in their records
Read test results, interpret data appropriately, and make diagnostic suggestions based on those results
Explain to the patient test results and expected health outcomes
Work closely with nurses and Physicians to formulate a full, comprehensive treatment plan
Educate patients on health promotion and chronic disease management.
Document patient encounters accurately in EMR.
Qualifications
Valid state licensing required
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience with medical terminology, charting, and diagnostic tests
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
2+ years experience in primary care preferred.
BLS certification required