Nurse Practitioner - Decatur, Il

Location:

• Mobile community health events throughout the Decatur area

• Conduct comprehensive school-required physical examinations for children and adolescents.
• Conduct sports physicals and assess patients for participation clearance when appropriate.
• Review medical history, medications, allergies, previous diagnoses, and relevant health records.
• Perform age-appropriate physical assessments and document findings.
• Identify health concerns requiring additional evaluation or follow-up.
• Complete required school, sports, and physical examination documentation.
• Provide families with guidance regarding recommended follow-up care when needed.

• Prepare and administer school-required and other approved vaccines.
• Review immunization histories and identify missing or overdue vaccinations.
• Review consent forms and relevant patient information before vaccine administration.
• Educate patients and parents regarding required and recommended immunizations.
• Monitor patients following vaccination and respond appropriately to clinical concerns.

• Perform preventive health screenings, including blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, and other event-specific testing.
• Collect patient specimens and perform procedures such as phlebotomy, nasal swabs, and vital-sign assessments, as required.
• Review patient information and document services in the electronic health record system.
• Provide patient education regarding physical exam findings, vaccines, screening results, preventive care, and healthy lifestyle practices.
• Answer patient and parent questions regarding services, results, follow-up care, and treatment recommendations.
• Refer patients for additional medical evaluation or follow-up when needs fall outside the services available at the event.

• Assess, plan, and implement competency assessments and continuing education.
• Lead orientation and onboarding of new clinical staff.
• Conduct in-services and protocol trainings.
• Oversee Medical Assistants and provide backup support as needed.
• Provide input on staff performance reviews and corrective action plans.
• Stay current with clinical literature and evolving public health guidance.
• Implement process improvements aligned with organizational goals.

• Mobile clinics throughout Decatur, Illinois and surrounding communities
• School physical and sports physical clinics
• School-required vaccination clinics
• Community health and preventive screening events
• Community outreach settings
• Fast-paced, team-based healthcare delivery

• PRN
• Flexible scheduling based on event calendar
• Availability to start ASAP required

• Strong experience conducting physical examinations
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Experience administering vaccines
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to work effectively with children, adolescents, and families
• Adaptability in dynamic/mobile environments
• Infection prevention & disease control knowledge
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficient with EMR systems and medical documentation
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and compassion
• Patient-centered approach

• Active Illinois Nurse Practitioner license (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)
• Experience conducting school and/or pediatric physical examinations preferred
• Experience administering pediatric and adolescent vaccines preferred
• Experience with EMR systems and medical terminology
• Experience in mobile clinics, school-based health, pediatrics, or community health preferred
• Spanish-speaking ability preferred (not required)

• $60 - $65 per hour