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

This FQHC opened its doors in 1989 as a bilingual, bicultural, nonprofit community health center, located in the heart of the Pilsen community. This organization operates as a FQHC through outpatient clinics with one urgent care location, three traditional outpatient clinics and three school-based clinics. Their services range from Adult & Family Medicine, Behavioral & Mental Health, Dentistry, Diabetes, Family Planning, OB/GYN & Midwifery, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, and Walk In Wellness Center.

The Nurse Practitioner provides primary health care to specified patient populations of the FQHC.  The Nurse Practitioner utilizes theories of psychosocial, developmental, educational and nursing sciences to facilitate the delivery of this health care. The Nurse Practitioner works inter-dependently with and independently of the multi-disciplinary team.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Based on protocols, standing orders, or in collaboration with a physician, arranges for necessary laboratory, radiology and/or other diagnostic tests to complete delivery of primary health care
• Works to establish and to promote a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care
• Refers deviations from normal to the appropriate health care professional (e.g. social worker, nutritionist)
• Works to further establish advanced clinical expertise and skills within area of clinical practice
• Serves as a role model by demonstrating expertise and comprehensive knowledge in the delivery of health care to patients and their families
• Assists patients to assume responsibility for the prevention of illness, the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health by being culturally sensitive to their experience
• Advocates the primary nurse concept of patient care in a clinic setting and facilitates implementation of that role
• Assesses the learning needs of the patient population in collaboration with all members of the health care team
• Plans, provides and coordinates patient and staff education, with other members of the health care team
• Assist with the evaluation of education activities to determine their impact on the quality of care
• Recognizes self-development needs and seeks out resources or experiences which promote professional growth
• Perform other related duties as assigned

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

NEW GRADS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY_ Competitive Pay~ will negotiate salary for experience. 

We pay for liability insurance, all license fees/you can apply for student loan repayment

• The provider assesses, diagnoses, treats and evaluates the care of patients and their families across the life span.
• Provides primary health care services emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention, as well as the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic health problems, within the scope of practice for their area of specialty and training.
• Provides comprehensive medical services for members of family, regardless of age or sex, on continuing basis by performing the following duties.
• Seeks direction from a collaborating physician each time he/she needs input when caring for a patient. 
• Hours - 33 hours clinical, 8 hours administrative.

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

This candidate will oversee and manage clinical operations for the Care Clinic at the Community Health Center. Performs clinical nursing functions for the Care Clinic and Infectious Disease provider. Oversees Ryan White grant program and operations. Coordinates quality assurance and improvement initiatives as they relate to infectious disease control.

Location: Lagrange/Summit, IL - Specialty: Nurse Practitioner, Family

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

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

This FQHC is a multi-site federally qualified health center providing comprehensive medical, dental and behavioral health services within the Chicagoland area. Our mission is to provide quality, affordable health care for all including those without the ability to pay. We currently have health centers in DeKalb, Elgin, Franklin Park, Hanover Park, McHenry, Palatine, Streamwood, Sycamore, and Wheeling. We are financially and programmatically stable and are continuing to grow. We are Joint Commission Accredited and are PCMH Certified. This is a great job opportunity for a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) who is experienced. In this position, you’ll be able to contribute to your community and make an impact in a patient’s life. If this is you, keep on reading.

Your Goal: This position is responsible for the provision of high-quality clinical care for the patients of the FQHC in accordance with WHNP certification.

How You’ll Help Patients:

• Provide high quality primary health care to the patients of the FQHC in accordance with WHNP Certification, physician collaborative agreement and the FQHC's policies and procedures.
• Is fully supportive of all quality initiatives.
• Is fully receptive to other responsibilities as assigned.
• Provides all forms of leadership, supervision, direction, training and role modeling to all supportive staff (eg: NA, MA, LPN, RN).
• Works to assure that all responsible areas are fully compliant with all applicable federal and state rules, regulations and laws.
• Insures that all responsible areas are in compliance with all FQHC objectives, systems, policies, procedures, directives and contractual agreements as indicated by supervisors, contracts, training personnel and FQHC policies and procedures. Maintains a level of efficiency that indicates satisfactory productivity and patient satisfaction. Provides care in an appropriate fashion according to one’s specialty.
• Report to all scheduled work sites and shifts on time and fully prepared to engage in all job responsibilities; location of work sites and shifts will change at the discretion of the supervisor.
• Engage in all offered training, consultations and supervisions made available.
• Fully and professionally respond to and implement directives and advice offered by all supervisory and training personnel, as well as professionally offered feedback from coworkers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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

A rapidly growing and dynamic healthcare organization dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible healthcare services to our community. We are in the application process to become a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). We are seeking a FNP, specializing in female health with sensitivity toward Orthodox Jewish female adults. Department: Primary Care | Status: Full-Time Hours may vary including evening and weekends. On-call shared with other providers (1:4) Reports To: Site Lead / Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understanding and willingness to deliver care in a primary care setting.
• Guide and assist in all aspect of primary care medicine including:
  • Preventative medical care
  • Psychosocial needs
  • Acute medical care o Diagnostics
  • Treatment
  • Consultation
  • Patient education
• Function independently to perform:
  • Age-appropriate history and physical patient exams
  • Engage in the above for acute and chronic illnesses.
  • Recognize critical illness and notify the appropriate entities.
• Collaborate with supervising physician as needed.
• Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments.
• Implement interventions in attempts at restoring patient’s desired physiologic status.
• Monitor effectiveness of interventions
• Make efforts to correctly diagnose common and less common ailments.
• Investigates clinical problems and offers sound medical solutions.
• Communication: Communicates effectively with other healthcare team members, patient, family members and healthcare designees
• Procedures: Performs procedures utilizing medically approved approaches and equipment appropriate to the patient's age and size
• Patient Education: Provides information and instructions at a level of understanding appropriate to the comprehension level of the patient and/or significant others.
• Actively participates in Quality Improvement activities.

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, IL - 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.