SUMMARY:

Provides well woman care to specified patient populations in ambulatory setting including ordering and evaluating diagnostic tests and management of minor complications. 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. Major functional areas will include: Practitioner, consultant, and educator.

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 of Alivio Medical Center, 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
• This position requires compliance with all of Alivio’s written standards, including its

Standards of Conduct, Joint Commission standards, all policies and procedures and Corporate Compliance requirements. Compliance will be considered as part of the regular performance evaluation.

KEY INTERRELATIONSHIPS:

• OB/ GYN Physicians
• Medical Assistants
• Coordinator of Midwifery Services
• Medical Director

WORKING CONDITIONS:

OSHA Category 1 – Involves exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Master or Bachelor Degree in Nursing and graduate of an accredited Masters Bachelor’s Degree Program

Licensure:

• Registration in the State of Illinois. Board certification

or board eligibility with completion of a certification exam within one year of employment

Experience:

• Two years experience in a specialized or related field of nursing

Special Training:

• N/A

Demonstrated Competencies:

• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with patients in a culturally sensitive manner.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person