Family Nurse Practitioner; FNP
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-07-15
Listing for:
Insight
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-15
Job specializations:
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Nursing
Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare Nursing, Public Health Nurse
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position Summary
- Primary Care
- Family Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Community Health
- Urgent Care
- Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC)
- Value-Based Care
The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) is responsible for providing comprehensive primary healthcare services to patients across the lifespan. Working collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals, the FNP evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and manages acute and chronic medical conditions while emphasizing preventive care, patient education, and evidence-based practice.
The Family Nurse Practitioner practices within the scope of state and federal regulations, organizational policies, and national standards of care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations.
- Assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic illnesses.
- Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests including laboratory studies, imaging, and other diagnostic procedures.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with state regulations and collaborative practice agreements, when applicable.
- Diabetes
- COPD
- Asthma
- Annual wellness visits
- Routine physical examinations
- Immunizations
- Cancer screenings
- Perform routine office procedures within scope of practice.
- Counsel patients regarding lifestyle modification, nutrition, exercise, smoking cessation, and disease prevention.
- Coordinate referrals to specialists and ancillary services.
- Review laboratory and diagnostic results and communicate findings to patients.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and complete electronic medical records.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and population health programs.
- Collaborate with physicians, specialists, nursing staff, care coordinators, social workers, and other interdisciplinary team members.
- Respond to patient messages, prescription refill requests, and clinical questions.
- Participate in clinical meetings, continuing education, and organizational initiatives.
- Comply with HIPAA, OSHA, Joint Commission, CMS, and organizational policies.
- Primary care management
- Chronic disease management
- Women's health (within scope)
- Men's health
- Geriatric care
- Pediatric care (as appropriate to practice)
- Medication management
- Health maintenance
- Care coordination
- Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Family Nurse Practitioner program.
- Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license.
- Current Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC or FNP-C) certification.
- Illinois Controlled Substance License (if applicable).
- Current BLS certification.
- ACLS preferred.
Preferred Experience
1–3 years of Family Nurse Practitioner experience.
Experience in- Primary Care
- Family Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Community Health
- Urgent Care
- Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC)
- Value-Based Care
New graduates may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
- Ability to formulate evidence-based treatment plans.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
- Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR), preferably Cerner.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Commitment to patient-centered care.
- Knowledge of CMS quality measures and preventive care guidelines.
- Cultural competence and sensitivity to diverse patient populations.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to perform repetitive hand movements for documentation.
- Ability to respond to medical emergencies.
- Outpatient medical office or ambulatory clinic.
- Exposure to infectious diseases and bodily fluids.
- Frequent interaction with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Standard clinic hours with occasional evening or weekend coverage as needed.
- Chronic disease management
- Care coordination
- Value-based care
- Clinical documentation
- Team collaboration
- Quality improvement
- Evidence-based…
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