Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant PRN

at Concentra in Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant PRN
Location

US-IL-Bolingbrook

Job ID 
298519  

Pos. Category 
Medical - Advanced Practice  

Pos. Type 
Per Diem
Overview

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? At Concentra, you will be a vital member of our patient care team and play a crucial role in providing exceptional care to our patients. Our mission is to improve the health of America's workforce, one patient at a time. Join us at Concentra and see how your clinical competency and compassion can make a meaningful difference in the lives of the patients you serve.
As a Nurse Practitioner, you initiate, develop and implement nursing care plans in accordance with state laws and concurrent with Concentra medical protocols in accordance with Concentra policies, practices and procedures and applicable.

Responsibilities

Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques and protocols.
Observes and evaluates patient, records condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents
Evaluates outcome of patient care
Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of physician.
May direct nursing care through nursing staff
Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy or related therapeutic procedures.
Arranges referrals, consultations, therapeutic services and confers with other specialists on course of care and treatment.
Draws blood and prepares appropriate paperwork for laboratory pick-up.
Performs urine drug screens, using proper chain of custody; ensures preparation for pick-up and shipment to appropriate laboratory.
Assists in medical record maintenance by keeping health, administrative, and program records onsite, safeguarding confidentiality of employee health information.
Dispenses medications as directed by practitioner and in accordance with state regulations.
Maintains and operates all clinical equipment, including calibration and record keeping in accordance with current policy and procedures.
Performs ancillary testing and tasks as ordered by the Center Medical Director (PFT, EKG, injections, audiograms, blood draws) in accordance with established policies and procedures
Provides excellent customer service to all patients, clients and peers while incorporating Orange Book values.
Dedicated to exceeding customer and patient expectations as measured by NPER/NPS/TATs.
Ensures accuracy when completing and executing tasks such as drug screens, DOTs, bandaging, dressings and performing quality assurance checks.
Ensures accurate, concise, timely and complete documentation of results and paperwork.
Provides an excellent, compassionate and warm patient experience regardless of patient volume.
Ability to manage time, prioritize and multi-task in a busy environment
Ability to adapt to changing business needs such as scheduling and working additional/different hours/shifts when appropriate.
Ability to consistently deliver quality care in a busy clinical environment.
Takes action to assist in other areas and to do what is needed to ensure an excellent patient experience.
Seeks out opportunities for additional clinical training and self-development in order to consistently provide quality care.
Effectively communicates with all patients, clients, supervisors and peers while incorporating Orange Book values.
Listens to and understands internal and external client needs in order to act and address
Committed to personal excellence and understands how daily work contributes to center operation as a whole.
Holds self and others accountable. Is willing and able to assist others in order to achieve results.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Bachelors' degree in Nursing or related health field from an accredited college or university
Master's Degree in nursing or related health field from an accredited college or university
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
Current licensed nurse practitioner in the state where employed and in accordance with state laws of practice
Must maintain work state nurse practitioner licensure throughout the course of... For full info follow application link.

EOE, including disability/veterans

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or medical or veteran status in accordance with federal law. In addition, Concentra Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities.