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Job DetailsJob Location: Community Health Improvement Center - Decatur, IL 62521Salary Range: $113,999.00 - $162,073.00 Salary/yearPosition Summary

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) is a primary care provider who manages uncomplicated acute and stable chronic illness. The NP/PA is responsible for health assessment, early detection of illness, health promotion, disease prevention and management. May also develop/coordinate special programs related to area of expertise.

Position Status

This is a full-time or part time, exempt position. The NP/PA works under the medical direction of a licensed physician and reports to the Medical Director.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Accesses resources for indigent, uninsured, disabled or medical underinsured patients and families from federal, state, or local programs
Assumes on call responsibilities mutually agreed upon with Medical Director
Collaborates with the health team and other community agencies in providing comprehensive care
Coordinates follow up contacts with patients as needed in regard to abnormal test results, need for additional treatment, referral to specialist(s), etc.
Delegates to clinical staff assessments, treatments or tasks appropriate to licensure, competency and knowledge
Determines individual patient and family educational and informational needs and provides/coordinates knowledge acquisition
Establishes and maintains appropriate clinical privileges
Establishes diagnosis based on assessment and appropriate diagnostic tests and procedures
Implements treatment plans within established medical protocols and determines plan for reassessment
Includes health promotion, prevention, and maintenance in health instruction relevant to the patient
Maintains and enhances a current level of knowledge relative to professional practice as well as continuing education requirements necessary for licensure
Manages the care of patients in collaboration with other health professionals and members of the healthcare team in order to make decisions about treatment and attain health goals.
Orders and interprets tests and diagnostic studies as indicated and within patient care guidelines and standards
Participates on Quality Assurance committees as assigned by the Medical Director
Performs comprehensive health assessment through patient/family history taking, physical examination and assessment of response to actual or potential health problems
Prescribes and regulates medications as per collaborative agreement
Provides care at off site locations as assigned
Records all assessments, observations, treatment plans, interventions and evaluation in the medical records
Performs other duties of a NP/PA as required

QualificationsEducation and Experience

Ability to relate to the economically disadvantaged and minority population of the community
Currently licensed to practice in the State of Illinois
Minimum of three (3) years current clinical experience, one (1) year in area of specialty preferred

Competencies

Ability to learn reasonably quickly
Ability to follow established procedures and maintain high level of organization
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to multi-task
Ability to relate to persons of various economic levels and cultures
Ability to remain relaxed and calm under stressful situations
Ability to speak and write fluently in English; Spanish desirable
Ability to work independently and cooperatively
Above average level of interest in working with people and data
Complies with clinic regulatory standards
Cooperative and non-competitive attitude with ability to take initiative
Demonstrate integrity, professionalism and superior customer service skills while working in a fast-paced, moderately stressful environment
Extensive knowledge of physical assessment, diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacology and management of acute and chronic illness
Maintains competence of clinical privileges as per policy
Maintains professional growth and development per current medical practice standards
Patient and staff friendly with excellent communication skills
Proficiency in use of telephone system, computer, and basic office equipment

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand for extended periods of time, hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to deliver medical services and use equipment.
Ability to work in conditions that include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissues, contagious diseases and/or other potentially hazardous materials
Fine motor coordination sufficient to perform manipulative skills, such as, IV insertion and IM injections
Moderate physical exertion including frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching and carrying moderately heavy loads (up to 25 lbs.)