Nurse Practitioner - Internal Medicine

Christie Clinic's department of Internal Medicine is seeking a part-time (32 hours/week) Nurse Practitioner at the Windsor clinic in Champaign, with no night or weekend requirements.

The Nurse Practitioner must provide general care in a medical facility under the supervision of a physician.

JOB DUTIES: (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.)

• Obtain complete medical history and physical data on patients. Review patient records.
• Perform physical examinations and preventative health measures.
• Order, interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests to create an educated diagnosis for the patient.
• Communicate diagnosis with Physician to formulate a medical plan of action for the patient.
• Interview and advise patients regarding health and illness prevention.
• Recommend community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Instruct patient and family regarding medication and treatment instructions. Provide patient education
• Prescribe or recommend prescription medications or other forms of treatment to treat patient illness or injury.
• Perform related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Successful completion of a post basic advanced practice formal education program
• Successful completions of all other requirements to practice as a Nurse Practitioner

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE:

• Current Illinois state Advanced Practice Nurse Certified Nurse Practitioner license
• Current Illinois Advanced Practice Nurse Controlled Substance license
• CPR Certification

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Demands include sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, stretching and lifting up to 75 pounds. Hearing within, or correctable to, normal range, vision correctable to 20/20 and manual dexterity for the operation of office equipment is required.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in a clinical setting with possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, hazardous waste, bodily fluids and other waste common to a health care environment. Ionizing radiation and medicinal preparations are also common. Requirements may include working irregular hours.

PAY AND BENEFITS:

The estimated pay range for this position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related criteria.

We also offer a substantial benefits package, including: