NP​/PA Endocrinology Clinic

• Location 303 North Jackson Street,Morrison, IL, 61270,United States
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Required Degree Masters

The Staff Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant is responsible for primary care, focusing on wellness promotion and illness prevention of the patient. Ages served range from adolescent to geriatric.

• Licensure
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  Currently licensed in the State of Illinois as a Registered Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant and BLS certified.
• Experience
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  Minimum 1–3 years preferred.
• Education & Training
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  Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Master’s Degree as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant. Must complete all continuing education requirements in accordance with the Advanced Nursing Practice Act.
• Technical Knowledge
  :
  General knowledge of Electronic Medical Record systems.
• Special Skills
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  Sound leadership abilities, ability to work under stressful situations, excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to communicate with patients, physicians, staff, families, and ancillary personnel in a positive manner, and commitment to collaborating with a supervising physician.

• Financial Stewardship
  :
  Understanding of budgeting and financial stewardship.
• Equipment Management
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  Responsible for maintenance, use, and care of all clinical, office, and administrative equipment.
• Patient Care
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  Provide advanced nursing assessment, diagnosis, and treatment; perform procedures on the skills list; order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests; prescribe and dispense controlled substances within collaborating physician limits; offer palliative and end‑of‑life care; provide counseling, education, and advocacy; maintain patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA.
• Communication
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  Maintain good interdepartmental relationships, comply with policies, develop effective communication mechanisms with staff, physicians, and patients, investigate and report incidents promptly, and follow established chain of command.
• Nursing Process
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  Ensure practices align with policies, review staff assignments, and demonstrate clinical expertise.
• Planning and Governance
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  Serve on health system committees, attend meetings, assess clinic needs, establish priorities, review goals, and ensure standards are adhered to.
• Quality Assurance
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  Respond to quality care issues, participate in QA committees, conduct patient care conferences, ensure safety and environmental standards, and protect patient and staff rights.
• Personal Growth
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  Assume responsibility for professional development, attend educational programs, stay knowledgeable of emergency plans, and support the mission of the hospital.

The role operates in a well‑lit, well‑ventilated environment, with occasional exposure to infectious diseases and other environmental elements. Flexibility to respond to emergency situations is required.

Sign a collaborative agreement with a collaborating physician.

Assure the quality of care provided, coordinate nursing staff, report safety hazards, and ensure accurate results for patient treatment and diagnosis.

Maintain a positive hospital image, respond calmly to stress and conflict, and adhere to Morrison Community Hospital Guiding Behavior principles.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

• Is this requisition for a backfill or a new position? New Position