Advanced Practice - Occupational Medici Opening in Kankakee, IL
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Allergy/Immunology
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Kankakee, Illinois, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
9/23/24
**NP Occupational Medicine opportunity in Kankakee, Illinois**
Located 1 hour from Chicago, IL
**Job Details:**
- Full-time; Day shifts
- Hospital employed
- The Nurse Practitioner utilizes the nursing process to meet the health care needs of patients.
- The Nurse Practitioner's practice is based on established standards of care and is supervised by the designated physician.
- Additionally, the Nurse Practitioner promotes teamwork among co-workers and adheres to patient satisfaction principles.
- The Nurse Practitioner reports to the clinic director and to the designated physician.
**Experience/Education Requirements:**
- Graduate of an approved school of Nursing required
- Completion of an approved nurse practitioner training program
- Two years of nursing experience in a related field
- Previous physician office experience preferred
- Ability to work in an automated environment required
**License or Certification Requirements:**
- Current license to practice as a registered professional nurse in the State of Illinois
- Certification as a nurse practitioner by a national certifying agency
- Current CPR certification as staffing needs require
- Membership in MGMA desirable
- Current CME credits
- NRCME Certification
**Credentials/Education:**
- Registered Nurse
- BLS
- CERT NURSE PRACTITIONER
- BACHELOR SCIENCE NURSING
**Responsibilities:**
- Appropriate utilization of available healthcare resources.
- Communicates effectively and positively with patients and co-workers.
- Completes and locks charts timely and according to policy requirements.
- Consults with Medical Director or Collaborating physician as needed.
- Diagnoses and prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments under the direction of the designated physician.
- Ensures confidentiality of patients, co-workers, and the organization in all day to day activities.
- Maintains accurate patient medical records.
- Maintains up to date knowledge of health issues in field of practice.
- Makes appropriate referrals to medical and social service providers.
- Obtains and reviews medical histories and performs physical assessments.
- Obtains appropriate specimens for testing.
- Orders appropriate laboratory/diagnostic testing and interprets results, providing timely follow-up.
- Performs (within scope of delineated privileges) other approved non-core privileges.
- Performs (within scope of delineated privileges) skin procedures including, but not limited to: repairing lacerations, steri-strip application, suturing and I&D.
- Provides charts for Collaborative review according to policy.
- Evaluates and treats patients for possible work related injuries and illnesses.
- Contributes to physician's effectiveness by identifying and improving short-term and long range issues related to quality of medical care and customer service.
- Working collaboratively with supervising physician on providing effective medical treatment and case management
- Assess employee's safe work capacity based on history and examination
- Promote optimal recover through education and counseling of injured workers on pathophysiology and treatment plan.
- Promote wellness and health maintenance through positive messaging and role modeling.
- Provide continuity of care by developing, documenting and implementing effective medical treatment and disability management.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with clinic policy and applicable state regulations.
- Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
**Community Details:**
- Nestled about an hour south of Chicago, Kankakee County is home to farmers markets, festivals and family fun. And for city dwellers looking to experience natures splendor, there is no need to journey any further. Meander through miles of hiking and biking trails, float down a river or drive through the countryside all before capping the night off with a craft beer over a good meal or sip the latest world-class wines at the local wine bars. Go to [Register to View]
to learn more.  Additional Perks Include 
- Less than one hour from two major international airports, Midway and O'Hare
- Lower cost of living in Kankakee County of South suburbs of Chicago
- Educational opportunities from preschool through college