Nurse Practitioner - Full-Time
Location: Chicago, IL
Schedule: Monday-Friday, Full-Time
Work Setting: In-Person
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner to support patient care across inpatient and outpatient units and/or the Emergency Department, in collaboration with physicians. The ideal candidate will have experience in inpatient, outpatient, emergency medicine, or critical care settings and be comfortable managing patients with varying levels of acuity in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in inpatient and outpatient units and/or the Emergency Department in collaboration with physicians.
- Identify, assess, manage, and refer health conditions as appropriate.
- Conduct comprehensive and episodic health assessments and develop patient care plans according to clinical protocols.
- Obtain patient histories, perform physical examinations, and accurately document findings in medical records.
- Evaluate patients for potential hospital admission and coordinate referrals to other healthcare professionals as needed.
- Prepare patient workups, clinical summaries, and progress notes, including relevant positive and negative findings.
- Obtain psychosocial histories and develop therapeutic relationships with patients.
- Collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team to ensure high-quality, coordinated patient care.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of Emergency Department or Critical Care experience.
- Proficiency in oral intubation and central line placement.
- Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Current national NP certification through ANCC or AANPCB.
- Current Illinois Nurse Practitioner/APRN license.
- Current DEA certification.
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and patient service skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment and collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
- Willingness to accommodate clinical scheduling needs and travel between assigned locations, as required.
Benefits
Eligible employees may receive:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Accident insurance
- Critical illness insurance
Equal Opportunity Employer
Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday. Specific daily working hours and any additional scheduling requirements should be confirmed with the hiring team.