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Advance Practice Provider Opportunity in Illinois
Burlington, Massachusetts, United States
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Job Summary

Occupation Physician Assistant
Specialty Family Practice/Primary Care
Degree Required Other MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Long-Term Care/Facility Home Care/House Calls Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Illinois, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 5/28/20
Nurse Practitioner - Field position

Locations - Bloomington, Galesburg, Danville, Champaign, Springfield, IL areas

► Complete a comprehensive review and assessment of patients medical history, current medications, psycho-social well-being and social determinants of health
► Document progress notes that support comprehensive capture of all active diagnoses
► Provide incomplete preventive care services as determined by HEDIS or Medicare 5 Star requirements
► Perform point-of-care lab and diagnostic testing, such as Hemoglobin A1C, monofilament, nephropathy screening and diabetic retinal exams
► Follow-up on abnormal results and coordinate ongoing care with PCP
► Write prescriptions with the support and oversight of a collaborating physician
► Help at-risk patients transition from the hospital and other facilities to their own home through in-person assessments, post discharge medication reconciliation, referrals and care coordination with the PCP.

Required Education
• Master's degree in family medicine nursing from an accredited nursing program (MSN-FNP)

Required Experience
• Previous experience as a licensed clinician providing care in a home health, hospice or palliative care setting
• 3-5 Years as Nurse Practitioner
• Minimum 7 years clinical nursing experience

Required License, Certification, Association
• Completion of Nurse Practitioner program at the Master's level with certification
• Current state-issued license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner
• Must meet credentialing requirements established for nurse practitioners (Master's Degree in Nursing and National Certification from one of the following organizations: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners or American Credentialing Center)

Preferred Education
• Master's degree major in family, gerontology or behavioral health

Preferred Experience
• Previous experience as Nurse Practitioner, 7+ Years
• Extensive home health experience with low income populations, especially in management of chronic conditions
• Bilingual and bi-cultural

Competitive benefits and compensation package.