Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner

ADVANCED MEDICAL CARE LTD

Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner

Lake Zurich, IL
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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