Overview

The Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant works under the direct supervision of the Chief Medical/Population Health Officer, who is also the collaborating physician. FNP/PA completes all the duties associated with their clinical license and manages patient care in accordance with the professional guidelines of the FQHC. This position is unique as it is a collaborative position between the FQHC in LaGrange and in Summit. The objective is to optimize health for those adults experiencing housing insecurity by improving access to primary care FNP/PA will spend 50% of their time providing medical assessment and care in a clinical location at the Summit, which is a dedicated location for individuals experiencing homelessness, and 50% at the FQHC in La Grange.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Patient Care

• Provides general medical care and treatment to patients under the direction of a physician and as dictated by their Illinois Clinical License and PCH policies and procedures
• Provides primary patient health assessment.
• Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of physicians to diagnose and treat acute, chronic, and long-term health issues of patients.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s clinical problems and health care needs.
• Prescribes or recommends medication or other forms of medical treatment such as therapeutic procedures.

Case Management

• May refer patients to physicians for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment.
• Coordinates patient treatment, management and planning with the clinical staff and physician to provide continuity of care, including assistance with referrals to other agencies and health care providers.
• Submits health care plan and goals of individual patients for periodic review and evaluation by physician.
• Provides telephone support to patients, physicians hospitals, pharmacies, and other health care providers.

Patient Records

• Responsible for documentation of patient care; records physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient’s condition.
• Maintains patient information and confidentiality in accordance with applicable laws and PCH policies.

Patient Education

• Provides education to patients and/or their families about preventive care, medical issues and the use of prescribed medication and treatments.
• Promotes patient health through Health Center programs

Clinical Quality Performance

• Assists in the compilation of statistical data and patient outcomes for agency needs, as requested. Participates in FQHC quality performance programs
• Attend all meetings as required Helps to maintain safe and clean patient care environment
• Completes encounter requirements as established by HRSA (Health Resource & Service Administration) for FQHC’s (Federally Qualified Health Centers)
• Adheres to OSHA guidelines for safe work environment

Professional and Staff Development

• Participates in clinical staff meetings and updates on patient care management
• Works with students and interns to provide evaluation and care to patients
• Participates in continuing professional development to keep informed of clinical practices and assimilates this knowledge into clinical practice

Other

• Maintains compliance with health center immunization requirements
• Performs other duties as assigne

  Job Requirements

  Qualifications:

  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with a disability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

  Education and Experience

  • Must hold an active and unrestricted Advanced-Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant license in the state of Illinois, after having completed a graduate-level or higher nursing or physician assistant accredited program and a professional certification from an accredited educational institution.
  • Current CPR and DEA certifications and Medicaid and Medicare provider numbers required for credentialing and privileging
  • At least 2 years of experience in ambulatory medicine care and/or community health experience.
  • FQHC preferable Interest/experience in Medication Assisted Recovery (MAR) preferred.
  • Experience working with Medicare population also helpful.
  • Experience in patient education, in areas of diabetes management, cardiac risk assessment and/or family planning is helpful.

  Demonstrated Competencies

  • Analytical & Critical thinker
  • Strong time management skills and computer proficiency in E.H.R preferred
  • Highly organized
  • Ability to multi-task and willingness to learn new tasks
  • Ability to work within a team environment
  • Empathic and sensitive to patient needs
  • Demonstrate strong case management skills for patient care
  • Excellent communication skills

  Language

  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

  Hours

  • LaGrange - Monday 8-4:30, Wednesday 8-12, Thursday 12-8:30
  • Summitt - Tuesday 8-4:30, Wednesday 12:30-4:30, Friday 8-4:30

  Misc Benefits

  Medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability, life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, FSA, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off for vacation, sick, personal time, holidays, & wellness day. Professional development membership, paid CME time, and reimbursement for position related license and certifications.

  Other Income Details

  * Wage is based on one’s experience, qualifications, and bilingual language skills as compared with our position requirements and other similar employees within the organization.

  Client Description

  Mission

  To provide health, social, and educational services to build strong, healthy communities.

  Vision

  We envision communities where all people have equal access to the care they need, when they need it.

  Community Description

  The world's best food. The world's best museums. Architecture that awes and enough shopping for days. Find it all in Chicago. With events every weekend, live music and theatre every night, and beautiful parks and ice rinks beckoning every day — Chicago buzzes with energy and excitement all year. 

  Chicago is the third most populous city in the US. With over 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the state of Illinois and the Midwest. The Chicago metropolitan often referred to as Chicagoland, has nearly 10 million people.

  Affordable living costs and comprehensive, reliable public transit give Chicago a leg up on most other major cities.

  Student Loan Forgiveness

  Eligible for state and federal loan repayment programs.