About this opportunity
Altea Healthcare lists this Nurse Practitioner opportunity in kankakee, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Certified Nurse Practitioner
We are looking for an experienced Certified Nurse Practitioner to join our Illinois team, to diagnose and treat health conditions, as well as promote good health practices, in a post-acute, skilled nursing facility. As a non-physician provider, you are the go-to person for ensuring the best patient care and medical guidance is achieved. The job description includes conducting physical examinations, interpreting lab tests and overseeing patients' health. You are both a health practitioner and an educator, supporting disease prevention practices and helping people lead healthy lives. You should have experience in one of the following specialties: acute care, family health or geriatrics. Extensive clinical experience in primary care is vital. As a provider, you will work closely with other healthcare professionals, so you should have a team spirit and a positive attitude. Patience, problem-solving, and good communication skills are important. If you are dedicated to advancing your knowledge and clinical expertise through research and professional discourse, we would like to meet with you to share our mission, vision, values for the post-acute industry.
Responsibilities
Examine patients and their medical records
Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)
Diagnose health conditions and illnesses
Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases
Prescribe medications
Maintain accurate records and schedules
Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications
Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics and prevention
Oversee patients' overall health
Promote good health practices
Advance professional knowledge and conduct research
Skills
Proven experience as a non-physician provider in a clinic, hospital, skilled nursing, ER or other setting
Expertise in primary care, acute care and chronic care practices
Knowledge of health and patient care regulations
Excellent communication skills
Strong ethics
Team spirit with a positive attitude
Patience and cool headedness
Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience
Requirements
Valid nurse practitioner license in the state of Illinois
Medical specialties:
Geriatrics
Primary Care
Physical setting:
Acute care
Clinic
Schedule:
8 hour shift
License/Certification:
Certified Nurse Practitioner (Required)
Worksite address
kankakee, IL, 60901, US
Who can apply
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