Job description

Position Summary

Provides services to adult and geriatric patients in the ambulatory setting using primary care concepts, including medication management and collaboration across disciplines. Participates in the program planning of health activities within the Health Center and in the community as requested.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Manages outpatient adult medical practice by eliciting patient histories, providing accurate clinical diagnoses, prescribing evidence-based and cost-effective treatments and providing patient education.

· Provides consultation and medical opinion to other Adult Medicine providers (such as Family Medicine physicians and Nurse Practitioners) and Behavioral Health providers regarding complex adult and geriatric patients.

· Maintain patient care hours at designated site as determined by the Director of Behavioral Health and the Chief Medical Officer. Follow policies for scheduling, access, chart documentation and availability for communication regarding clinical matters during regular business hours.

· Demonstrates ability to provide consultation and academic support to primary care providers in the areas of behavioral medicine.

· Demonstrates the ability to utilize evidence based practices in the provision of behavioral medicine.

· Demonstrates the ability to integrate quality assurance and performance improvement measures into clinical practice.

· Demonstrates the ability to provide mental health consultation and medication management including:

o Bio-psycho-social assessment that results in diagnostic conclusions.

o Treatment planning and expected outcomes in alignment with patient identified problem and diagnosis.

· Demonstrates the ability to perform crisis intervention that is needed for the patient.

· Maintain professional growth which includes attendance to job related trainings, gaining continuing education units (CEU) and development programs.

Required Skills and Abilities

· Demonstrated skills in the clinical practice arena and the ability to work and collaborate on a health care team.

· Demonstrated ability to effectively and efficiently handle a demanding workload involving multiple tasks.

· Ability to function in a computer oriented environment possessing intermediate computer skills in word processing, in automated clinical information systems, accessing emails and conducting internet research.

· Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written communications.

Required Knowledge, Experience and Licensure

· Masters in Nursing from accredited University Required.

· Advanced Practice Nursing Licensure in the State of Illinois.

· Board certified nurse practitioner

· Must maintain full credentials and privileges to practice

· Unrestricted license to practice within Illinois.

· Current DEA certificate without restriction.

· Current CPR Certification.

Job Type: Full-time

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

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Loan repayment program
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Primary Care

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Outpatient

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Joliet, IL 60432: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Nurse Practitioner (Required)

Work Location: In person

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