Nurse practitioner
Riverside Healthcare·Kankakee, Illinois
Riverside Healthcare·Kankakee, Illinois
The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive healthcare services, including diagnosing and prescribing treatments under physician supervision. Key duties include performing physical assessments, managing skin procedures, and maintaining accurate patient medical records.
The Nurse Practitioner utilizes the nursing process to meet the health care needs of patients.
The Nurse Practitioner's practice is based on established standards of care and is supervised by the designated physician.
Additionally, the Nurse Practitioner promotes teamwork among co-workers and adheres to patient satisfaction principles.
The Nurse Practitioner reports to the clinic director and to the designated physician.
Essential Duties Appropriate utilization of available healthcare resources.
Communicates effectively and positively with patients and co-workers.
Completes and locks charts timely and according to policy requirements.
Consults with Medical Director or Collaborating physician as needed.
Diagnoses and prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments under the direction of the designated physician.
Ensures confidentiality of patients, co-workers, and the organization in all day to day activities.
Maintains accurate patient medical records.
Maintains up to date knowledge of health issues in field of practice.
Makes appropriate referrals to medical and social service providers.
Obtains and reviews medical histories and performs physical assessments.
Obtains appropriate specimens for testing.
Orders appropriate laboratory/diagnostic testing and interprets results, providing timely follow-up.
Performs (within scope of delineated privileges) management of IUD and skin implants.
Performs (within scope of delineated privileges) other approved non-core privileges.
Performs (within scope of delineated privileges) skin procedures including, but not limited to: repairing lacerations, steri-strip application, suturing and I&D.
Performs developmental screening and age and gender appropriate screening tests.
Provides age and gender appropriate health education and counseling.
Provides charts for Collaborative review according to policy.
Required Experience Two years of nursing experience in a related field Previous physician office experience preferred Ability to work in an automated environment required Required Licensure/Education Current license to practice as a registered professional nurse in the State of Illinois Certification as a nurse practitioner by a national certifying agency Current CPR certification as staffing needs require Membership in MGMA desirable Current CME credits Preferred Education Graduate of an approved school of Nursing required Completion of an approved nurse practitioner training program Employee Health Requirements Exposure/Sensory Requirements: Exposure to: Chemicals: Alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, Betadine, cleaning products. Video Display Terminals: Average Blood and Body Fluids: Performs venipuncture and non-blood specimen collection and performs finger sticks for specimen testing, but the use of universal precautions and protection reduces risk. TB or Airborne Pathogens: Minimal - if a patient is infected, it is possible that the health care worker would be exposed, but it is greatly diminished by adherence to universal precautions. Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch): Speech: Needed for presentations/training, telephone communication, facilitate meetings, patient communication.
Needed to read memos, literature, draw blood, and perform specimen handling.
Electrical/fire safety.
Needed for telephone communications, meetings, and listening to employee and patient concerns.
Usd $56.27 - Usd $78.23 /Hr
Candidates must have a current Illinois registered professional nurse license, national nurse practitioner certification, and CPR certification. A minimum of two years of nursing experience in a related field is required, with a graduate nursing degree and NP training program completion.
Market context
Illinois continues to show steady demand for Nurse Practitioners across primary care, specialty, and outpatient settings, especially where employers need clinicians who can work independently and manage complex patient needs. This role is competitive because it requires a master’s degree, current Illinois licensure, national board certification, DEA registration, and relevant NP experience, while the listed benefits and hybrid-remote flexibility can help set one employer apart. Before applying, confirm your licensure and certification details match the posting, and use the platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits to quickly compare fit without reading the full original description.
