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Midwest Express Clinic lists this Family Nurse Practitioner – Chicagoland opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Family Nurse Practitioner – Chicagoland (5+ Years Experience)
Why Join Midwest Express Clinic
At Midwest Express Clinic (MEC), we are redefining urgent and primary care by delivering convenient, high-quality healthcare with heart. As one of the Midwest's fastest-growing healthcare organizations, we serve patients across Illinois and Indiana through a rapidly expanding network of clinics committed to exceptional patient experiences and clinical excellence.
We are seeking experienced, patient-focused Family Nurse Practitioners who bring at least five years of hands-on NP practice, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to be clinical leaders in their clinics. This role is built for seasoned providers who can practice independently and confidently, and who serve as a go-to resource for their teams.
This posting covers openings at our clinics across the Chicagoland area. We'll work with you during the interview process to find the location that fits you best.
Our culture is grounded in PACT:
Positive
Accountable
Compassionate
Teamwork
Join a team where experienced clinicians can practice efficiently, make an impact, and help shape the future of accessible care.
The Role
The Senior Family Nurse Practitioner is a key clinical leader in the clinic. You'll provide evidence-based care and create an exceptional patient experience. You'll partner closely with Medical Assistants, Radiologic Technologists, leadership, and collaborating physicians to deliver efficient, high-quality care that meets MEC's standards for service, safety, and operational excellence. Given your experience, you'll also help mentor newer providers and clinical staff and model best practices.
Responsibilities
Clinical Excellence
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages presenting with acute illnesses and injuries
Independently manage complex and high-acuity urgent care presentations, recognizing when escalation or transfer is needed
Develop and implement treatment plans using evidence-based medicine
Order, interpret, and communicate diagnostic testing, including laboratory and radiology results
Perform procedures including:
Laceration repair
Incision and drainage
Foreign body removal
Splinting
Nail procedures
Injections
DOT physicals
Occupational medicine services
Prescribe medications and therapies within scope of practice
Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic medical record
Patient Experience
Deliver compassionate, efficient care while creating a welcoming and reassuring environment
Communicate clearly about diagnoses, treatment plans, follow-up care, and patient education
Support MEC's commitment to service excellence through professionalism and empathy in every patient interaction
Address patient concerns proactively and contribute to positive outcomes and satisfaction
Team Leadership & Mentorship
Serve as a senior clinical resource for Medical Assistants, Radiologic Technologists, and clinic team members
Mentor and support newer Nurse Practitioners during onboarding and early practice
Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement
Support the training and development of new clinical staff
Collaborate effectively with collaborating physicians and operational leaders
Operational Excellence
Drive clinic goals related to patient flow, efficiency, and quality metrics
Participate in, and help lead, process improvement initiatives and clinical quality programs
Help maintain regulatory compliance, infection control, and patient safety standards
Adapt to varying patient volumes, staffing needs, and clinic locations as business needs require
What Success Looks Like
A successful Senior Nurse Practitioner at MEC:
Delivers safe, evidence-based care consistently and independently
Creates exceptional patient experiences
Maintains high-quality documentation and compliance standards
Elevates the clinical team through mentorship and example
Partners effectively with clinic teams to support operational performance
Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, and reliability, and embodies MEC's PACT values
What We’re Looking For
Required:
Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
Minimum of 5 years of experience as a practicing Nurse Practitioner
Active, unrestricted Illinois APRN license with FNP board certification (AANP or ANCC)
Active DEA registration and Illinois controlled substance license, or ability to obtain them before starting
Ability to treat patients across the lifespan
Strong clinical decision-making and procedural skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred:
Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine, Family Practice, or Occupational Medicine experience
Proficiency with common urgent care procedures
Experience precepting or mentoring NP students or new providers
DOT Certification (or willingness to obtain)
Schedule
Full-time: 6.5 shifts per pay period
Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays
Flexibility to support multiple clinic locations
Compensation
The salary for this position is $150,000-$165,000 annually.
Benefits
Midwest Express Clinic is proud to offer a competitive selection of employer-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and short-term disability plans to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Employees can also opt into a wide range of voluntary benefits including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Dependent Care, commuter benefits, life insurance, critical illness, and pet insurance.
We offer a company-sponsored 401(k) plan with employer match to support long-term financial wellbeing. Full-time employees are also eligible for Paid Time Off and wellness benefits, because we believe in building a career that supports both performance and balance.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Midwest Express Clinic is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Reasonable Accommodation
Midwest Express Clinic is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you require assistance or accommodation, please contact our HR team at
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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
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