Location: Herrin, IL
Description:

Judge Healthcare is currently seeking a Nurse Practitioner with one of our top healthcare clients in the Herrin and Marion, Illinois area! 

Job Details:

• Location: Herrin, IL & Marion, IL (Other locations available also - Carbondale, Cobden, Anna, etc.)
• Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday or Wed/Fri, 6:45am – 4pm (2-5 shifts/week)
• Job Type: Contract-based
• Duration: 6 to 9 months (potential for a permanent role)

Responsibilities: 

Nurse Practitioners and physician Assistants needed for PCR COVID Testing at Long Term Care facilities

E/M Encounter and COVID19 Testing:

1. Identify patient and review pertinent recent and past medical history as well as any history of nasal trauma or surgery.
2. Record recent vital signs and contemporaneous temperature.
3. Ask patient which side they sleep on and which nostril feels the clearest.
4. Examine the clear nostril by asking the patient to occlude each nostril and breath through each one. One at a time to verify patient description of which is the clear side.
5. Ask the patient to take one spray of Afrin in the open nostril. Explain that this will make the nasal pharyngeal swab collection the easiest on the patient. (the patient or the facility should supply the Afrin).
6. Examine the clear nostril with a bright spotlight.
7. Push the tip of the patient’s nose upwards with one hand while inserting the nasal pharyngeal swab approximately 7 cm. Or until slight resistance is felt. (This should be done by following the procedure outlined in the training video).
8. Withdraw the NP swab and insert into the transport media contained in the transport tube. Break the swab off into the tube and seal the tube.

Requirements:

Active Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in the state of Illinois

All qualified and interested candidates please send an updated resume to mhennessey@judge.com for immediate consideration.

Contact:

mhennessey@judge.com?subject=Nurse Practitioners or Physicians Assistants

About the Company:
Judge Group

The Judge Group, celebrating its 50th anniversary, is a leading professional services firm specializing in talent, technology, and learning solutions. We consult, staff, train, and solve. Through our work we make people and organizations better. Our services are successfully delivered through a network of more than 30 offices in the United States, Canada, and India. The Judge Group serves more than 50 of the Fortune 100 and is responsible for over 9,000 professionals on assignment annually across a wide range of industries. If you would like to learn more about The Judge Group visit www.judge.com or call toll free (800) 360-4474.

Company Size:
10,000 employees or more

Industry:
Computer/IT Services

Founded:
1970

Website:
https://www.judge.com