Family Practice/Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Company: Amergis Locum Tenens
Location: Chicago
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

Hello!

I hope this message finds you well! This is Reid with Maxim Healthcare and I am reaching because we are currently partnered with a client in Chicago, IL needing several Family Nurse Practitioners!

I have listed brief details below for this opportunity:

Family Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care - Chicago, IL- Seeing all ages
- Seeing Migrant/Refugee and Regular Patients
- Full time 40 hours/week
- Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
- ASAP start upon credentialing
- Assignment Length: 3-month initial contract with extension options Requirements: - Must have at least 1 year of experience in primary care/family medicine.
- Active DEA, CSR, BLS Family Nurse Practitioner Responsibilities:

• Performing physical exams and patient observations.
• Recording patients' medical histories and symptoms.
• Creating patient care plans and contributing to existing ones.
• Ordering, administering, and analyzing diagnostic tests.
• Monitoring and operating medical equipment.
• Diagnosing health issues.
• Administering medicine and other treatments.
• Detecting changes in patients' health and modifying treatment plans, as needed.
• Consulting with healthcare professionals and families.
• Training patients and their families to manage and prevent illness and injury. Family Nurse Practitioner Requirements:
  • Master s degree from an accredited nursing program.
  • RN licensure in the state where employed or a compact party state and board-certified by either ANCC or AANP.
  • APN authorization in the state where employed to practice in family health by the Board of Nurse Examiners.
  • Prescriptive authorization.
  • Experience providing primary care as a family nurse practitioner.
  • Proficiency with medical instruments and equipment required to perform your work.
  • Knowledge of computer-based data management programs and information systems, as well as medical records and point-of-interview technology.
  • A sound understanding of all pertinent federal and state regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of disease prevention.
    Reid Wallace
    National Recruitment Manager
    
    

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