Location: Champaign, IL - Specialty: Nurse Practitioner, Family

Making a difference in the lives of vulnerable patients, this FQHC is a community health center in Champaign, Illinois. We are seeking an experienced (2 years minimum) Advanced Practice Clinician to provide care across the lifespan. Certification as a Physician Assistant and completion of required Physician Assistant Program or MSN or higher degree and certification as a Nurse Practitioner. Must be currently licensed to practice in the State of Illinois or eligible for license in Illinois. DEA required.

As a part of a multi-disciplinary team of healthcare providers, the Family Nurse Practitioner will work collaboratively across all departments to remove barriers for accessing healthcare, incorporating standard medical practices and health center policies into their clinical practice to provide quality care commensurate with training and licensure. Care delivered includes comprehensive health wellness, preventive and medical care to multicultural, multilingual patients

This Community Health Center began as a volunteer-staffed health center, created in the 1960's to address the issue of high infant mortality in the African-American community. It has since transformed into a health center with staff physicians dedicated to providing primary health care to the underserved in our community. In 2006, the CHC moved to its current location on Bloomington Road in Champaign. In 2011, a Dental Center opened in the same location.

This organization provides over 40,000 patient visits and cares for over 11,500 patients annually. The health center is a family practice clinic and delivers integrated care, with on-site mental health counselors, psychiatrists, and a dental clinic. Patients are supported for social service needs. The health center has a great referring relationship with providers in the community, which provides our patients great access to specialty care.

Position is 40 hours/week.

Location: Aurora, IL - Specialty: Nurse Practitioner, Family

The center is a humanitarian, not-for-profit organization based on the concept that each individual has the right to quality health care and is to be treated with dignity. They have been at the forefront of health services in the Fox Valley area since 1918, bringing exceptional nurse-centered care wherever it's needed. They are part of the National Health Service Corps and offer exceptional healthcare delivered in homes, clinics and community settings with extensive programs and services. With a staff of over 250 they serve 90,000 patients annually, providing primary care at the FQHC sites.

Position is Full Time

• Assesses and interprets medical and psycho-social histories; performs physical examinations (including gynecological and breast examination as appropriate); identifies problems; formulates a plan of treatment, provides education and referral (as indicated); and evaluates effectiveness of treatment, education and/or referral.
• Consults with or refers clients with abnormal conditions or other medical, psychological or social problems to the collaborating physician or other appropriate referral source when indicated.
• Orders, may perform and interprets the results of laboratory tests as part of the physical examination and health management. Reports communicable disease in a timely manner to the appropriate Health Dept. per applicable procedures and guidelines.
• Conception and contraception management per applicable protocols and state and federal family planning program guidelines for women presenting for family planning services. This partially includes as indicated: confidential family planning services for adolescents; pregnancy testing and options counseling; provision of emergency contraception; and consideration of all FDA approved contraceptive methods for women seeking contraception.
• Conducts health teaching and counseling during the physical exam, as appropriate, enabling the client to make informed choices about health and treatment options.
• Completes client clinical record documentation in a timely manner specific to the clinical services provided, according to applicable policies and procedures.
• Applies exposure control procedures as described in the FQHC's Infection control policy and Procedure Manual.
• Understands the medical emergency procedures and is familiar with the location of the emergency kit(s)/supplies in all clinic settings.
• Maintains professionalism and adheres to client confidentiality.
• Participates in quality improvement activities, including, but not limited to: periodic clinic observation of clinical/lab skills by the medical director or designee; chart audits; outcome studies; client satisfaction surveys; clinic flow analysis; proficiency testing for CLIA; and quality management reporting.

Location: Galesburg, - Specialty: Nurse Practitioner, Family

About the Role:

As an APRN you will serve as a primary care provider responsible for delivering direct medical care to patients of all ages in a team-based setting. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, behavioral health providers, and administrative staff to provide high-quality, coordinated care. This role also supports the clinical leadership and growth of the practice through quality improvement efforts and mentoring of clinical team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, physical exams, and health screenings
• Diagnose acute and chronic conditions and develop appropriate treatment plans
• Prescribe medications, including psychotropics, and manage medication therapies
• Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment as needed, and ensure appropriate follow-up
• Refer patients to specialists or outside providers as clinically indicated
• Provide leadership and guidance to medical support staff
• Participate in quality improvement, risk management, and peer review activities
• Maintain complete and timely clinical documentation in compliance with FQHC, billing, and regulatory standards
• Participate in an on-call provider rotation as needed 
• Promote a culture of respect, compassion, and continuous learning within the clinic
• 35-40 hours per week

Location: Chicago, IL - Specialty: Nurse Practitioner, Family

This Community Health Center seeks a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Family Nurse Practitioner to care for our patients in a manner that addresses physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual needs, recognizing these causes and others for poor health are often multi-factorial.

Our approach is to address the whole person. Our care team includes assessing our patients physical, spiritual, emotional, psychological and financial needs. We believe that by focusing on these causes we can greatly improve overall health and wellness.

Founded and developed in April 2000 by a group of family practitioners that got together to try and solve the lack of medical aid in the area, this CHC has consistently grown and now sees more than 22,000 patients of Chicago’s Southland communities, resulting in over 60,000 patient visits per year. 

Location: Chicago, IL - Specialty: Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric

As a Nurse Practitioner, you will deliver high-quality, compassionate care to a diverse patient population. You will work closely with physicians, multidisciplinary professionals, and community agencies to ensure continuity of care. Your role is critical in promoting health, preventing disease, and managing the ongoing healthcare needs of the community, including pediatrics, family practice, and psychiatry, based on your specialty

Location: Rockford, IL - Specialty: Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Nurse Practitioner provides primary care services to children and/or adults as part of the provider team at Crusader Community Health collaborating with licensed MD/DO physicians.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This will include but is not limited to:

1. Accountable for demonstrating the qualities outlined in the “Customer Service Standards of Excellence” program when interacting with patients, their families and friends, and fellow employees.
2. Understand and comply with the Mission Statement and Vision Statement of Crusader Community Health.
3. Provide care and establish within the medical record problem lists, medication lists and records deemed necessary to longitudinally follow the patient.
4. Collaborate and consult when necessary with patients, families, Crusader support staff, providers, internal and external consultants in order to provide the appropriate high level care.
5. Deliver medical care under the direction of a primary supervising physician and secondary supervisory physician staff. Use appropriate protocols, guidelines, and agreed upon references and clinical care understandings. Care may be provided at any program or site of Crusader Community Health.
6. Assume responsibility of patient continuity of care.
7. Participate in health promotion and disease prevention activities for all patients.
8. Participate in quality improvement and assurance activities.
9. Attend mandatory Crusader Community Health staff meetings and in-services.
10. Complete records to the detail deemed necessary by regulatory agencies and in a timely fashion.
11. Attend and participate in Crusader Community Health activities.
12. Embrace and support health care change.
13. Aid in the construction of a collaborative work environment.
14. Maintains an adequate amount of continued medical education credits to meet licensure, hospital medical staff, health plan and skill sets necessary to provide a high level of care to patients.
15. Other duties as assigned by the CEO or CMO or his/her designee to meet the goal of providing excellent health care.
16. To strictly adhere to Crusader Community Health Policies

Location: Chicago, IL - Specialty: Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric

This Community Health Center seeks a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide behavioral health care services and medication management to patients in all life cycles.

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will:

• provide mental health consultation and medication management regarding assessment and mental/behavioral health treatment options to established patients
• perform any crisis intervention, individual counseling, family counseling, advocacy that is needed for the patient
• participate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic psychosocial and medical needs are met
• provide consultation and academic support to residents and attending physicians in the areas of behavioral medicine.

Location: Elgin, IL - Specialty: Nurse Practitioner, Women's Health

The center is a humanitarian, not-for-profit organization based on the concept that each individual has the right to quality health care and is to be treated with dignity. They have been at the forefront of health services in the Fox Valley area since 1918, bringing exceptional nurse-centered care wherever it's needed. They are part of the National Health Service Corps and offer exceptional healthcare delivered in homes, clinics and community settings with extensive programs and services. With a staff of over 250 they serve 90,000 patients annually, providing primary care at the FQHC sites. Position is Full Time.

Description:

Under collaborative agreement with a VNA Health Center physician, provides comprehensive medical evaluation, education and management for clients throughout the life cycle that present for routine preventive, acute and chronic disease health care services at the VNA Health Center clinic sites. 

Primary Functions:     

1. Assesses and interprets medical and psycho-social histories; performs physical examinations (including gynecological and breast examination as appropriate); identifies problems; formulates a plan of treatment, provides education and referral (as indicated); and evaluates effectiveness of treatment, education and/or referral.
2. Consults with or refers clients with abnormal conditions or other medical, psychological or social problems to the collaborating physician or other appropriate referral source when indicated.
3. Orders may perform and interprets the results of laboratory tests as part of the physical examination and health management. Reports communicable disease in a timely manner to the appropriate Health Dept. per applicable procedures and guidelines.
4. Conception and contraception management per applicable protocols and state and federal family planning program guidelines for women presenting for family planning services. This partially includes as indicated: confidential family planning services for adolescents; pregnancy testing and options counseling; provision of emergency contraception; and consideration of all FDA approved contraceptive methods for women seeking contraception.
5. Conducts health teaching and counseling during the physical exam, as appropriate, enabling the client to make informed choices about health and treatment options.
6. Completes client clinical record documentation in a timely manner specific to the clinical services provided, according to applicable policies and procedures.
7. Applies exposure control procedures as described in the Infection control policy and Procedure Manual.
8. Understands the medical emergency procedures and is familiar with the location of the emergency kit(s)/supplies in all clinic settings.
9. Maintains professionalism and adheres to client confidentiality in all VNA Health Center practices.
10. Participates in quality improvement activities, including, but not limited to periodic clinic observation of clinical/lab skills by the medical director or designee; chart audits; outcome studies; client satisfaction surveys; clinic flow analysis; proficiency testing for CLIA; and quality management reporting.

Location: Joliet, IL - Specialty: Nursing - RN, General

Job Summary
Responsible to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO). A management-level position that provides supervision, professional assistance, technical advice/training, and is responsible for supporting quality care in Primary Care, Behavioral Health, and Women’s Health at all Health Center locations. Scheduled hours are two days of the week 8am – 4pm, three days of the week 9am – 5pm, and a rotating Saturday from 9am – 3pm every 4-6 weeks.

Location: Joliet, IL - Specialty: Nursing - RN, General

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Clinic Manager, the applicant will provide general nursing care and leadership while working collaboratively with physicians and other multidisciplinary team members. They will educate individuals and families in health promotion and disease prevention and provide instruction in general health care and treatment to assigned patients. The staff nurse will promote and restore patients’ health as they provide, delegate, evaluate, and coordinate comprehensive professional nursing care using the nursing process for patients of all ages, genders, cultures, and backgrounds while providing physical and psycho-support to patients, friends, and families. Schedule calls for Monday through Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm, and travel to satellite locations to provide coverage as needed.