Nurse Practitioner

Company Overview:

At Anderson Hospital, we are committed to delivering exceptional patient care and promoting a culture of excellence. Our team of dedicated healthcare professionals is passionate about making a positive impact in our community.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join our Primary Care team. As a Nurse Practitioner with Anderson Hospital, you will have the opportunity to work closely with our patients, providing comprehensive and personalized care to meet their unique needs.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assess patient health through thorough interviews, physical examinations, and thorough review of medical histories.
• Order and interpret Point of Care laboratory tests and radiology studies to inform diagnosis and treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications in accordance with cooperative agreements with supervising physicians.
• Analyze test results and physical examination findings to develop effective care plans.
• Document patient care in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring seamless communication among healthcare teams.
• Perform therapeutic procedures, including injections, immunizations, suturing, wound management, and infection control.
• Assess patient learning needs and provide education and counseling to promote wellness and health maintenance.
• Collaborate with supervising physicians to develop and implement care management plans, ensuring continuity of care.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by adhering to infection control policies and protocols.
• Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocols.
• Stay up-to-date with professional knowledge and best practices by attending conferences, workshops, and online courses.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Nursing and a graduate of an accredited Family Nurse Practitioner curriculum.
• Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations.
• Current State of Illinois Controlled Substance License and current State of Illinois DEA.
• National certification as a nurse practitioner by one of the following certifying bodies: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
• One year of experience as a nurse practitioner preferred.

Working Conditions:

Exposure Category I: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues, or a potential for spills or splashes of them, are Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures is required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.

Estimated Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.