Family Nurse Practitioner - Aurora, IL

Job Description

Aunt Martha’s Health and Wellness boldly commits to supporting the well‑being of our communities, ensuring equity in access and delivering exceptional care inspired by a culture of innovation. We are taking a responsible approach to creating environments that allow us to do what we do best—provide healthcare and wellness. As a part of our commitment to health and safety, COVID‑19 vaccines are required for all employees, as well as all newly hired employees.

We require documentation upon hire.

SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to provide general medical care and treatment to patients under the direction of the Physician.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Scope of practice includes evidenced based clinical practice guidelines.
• Provide routine primary care as guided by policies and procedures along with the supervising Physician.
• Provide treatment of medical problems at health centers as guided by policies and procedures along with the supervising Physician.
• Provide Family Planning services as requested according to protocol.
• Provide prenatal services as requested according to protocol.
• Refer patients to Physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s clinical problems and health care needs.
• Prescribe medications, including verbal orders, as guided by policies and procedures along with the supervising Physician.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement projects.
• Complete all required Core Curriculum Training(s) required for this position.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Bilingual preferred.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Master’s degree from an accredited school of nursing and a graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program required.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Current driver’s license
• Current auto insurance
• Must be able to travel to all Aunt Martha’s locations.
• Must be available to respond to emergency issues during evening hours and on weekends.
• Current Advanced Practice/Registered Nurse (APRN) Licensure in the state of Illinois
• Current Nurse Practitioner certification in specialty area
• Current provider card in Basic Life Support (BLS)

Aunt Martha’s is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.