Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Mobile Clinic
Position Summary Rosalind Franklin University's Community Care Connection Mobile Screening and Education unit, and the Rosalind Franklin University Health Clinics (RFUHC), welcome applications for a full-time Family Practice Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant.
The Family Practice Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will work in our Community Care Connection Mobile Screening and Education unit within Lake County, IL.
Our generous benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision plans; paid parental leave; short term and long term disability plans; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; and a 403(b) retirement plan which includes a 10% employer contribution after 2 years of service.
RFUMS is committed to employee wellbeing and work-life balance.
Full time staff are eligible for 3 weeks of vacation, 15 sick days, and 13 holidays plus two floating holidays.
That is a minimum of 30 paid days off each year! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual with disability.
All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Who We Are Rosalind Franklin University Health Clinics Community Care Connections (RFUHC-CCC), a subsidiary of Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, is a mobile unit active in the community for over 12 years with a focus of connecting community members to primary care providers and community resources.
RFUHC -CCC provides various services to include, but not limited to, health education, health screenings, sports physicals and vaccination clinics to bridge the gap between health awareness, health needs and resource availability.
RFUHC-CCC targets marginalized groups and communities with known health disparities.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities This position will require the health care provider to travel to Lake County site locations with the CCC throughout the year - approximately three to five days per week working with CCC.
The CCC position may require one or two evening shifts between 5-8pm and two weekend shifts per month.
The Family Practice Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will have a broad range of responsibilities including:
Provide educational presentations to community groups Observe, record, and report on patient's condition and treatment plan, and implement evaluation and management (E&M) coding in the Athena Electronic Health Record system.
Participate in Quality Assurance Activities as directed.
Participate and provide guidance in clinical services.
Provide and administer wellness screenings, in mobile unit, in accordance with professional standards and practices, as well as the Health Clinic's policies and procedures.
Oversee students participating in screenings and educate students on best practices.
Maintain the Community Care Connection mobile clinic with the necessary supplies and materials.
Ensure cleanliness of room.
Prepare lists of medical supplies needed.
Prepare equipment, procedures, screenings and testing of patients.
Observe, record, and report patient's condition.
Educate patient/family about procedures, medications, nutrition and maintenance of health and wellness.
Provide follow-up in regard to patient screenings and outcomes.
Screen patients for appropriate medical history/information.
Maintain/review patient records, charts and other pertinent information and post tests and examination results to the patient's chart.
Utilize community health experience by working with the uninsured, underinsured, and underserved, and provide referrals to patients when appropriate.
Work with community boards, resource centers and other community leaders to provide access to healthcare.
Vaccination clinics and education.
Other duties as assigned.
Conditions of Employment Must achieve satisfactory results from a background check & drug screen Must have proof of COVID 19 vaccination with booster or a university approved exemption Required Education & Experience Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner degree from an accredited school with 1-3 years of experience in a clinical environment and community health assessment and/or educational training.
Current Illinois licensure.
Legal ability to prescribe prescription pharmaceuticals, narcotic prescriptive authority not required.
BLS and ACLS Certification.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to work in a team centered environment; supporting clinical and non-clinical duties.
Knowledge of primary and preventive care regulations and practices needed to implement a Family Practice based Patient Centered Medical Home.
Knowledge of community health/public health standards and practices.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish and maintain a safe work environment.
Knowledge of use of mobile health screening portable lab equipment.
Demonstrated skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions (i.
e.
critical thinking).
Demonstrated skill in preparing/maintaining records, writing reports and responding to correspondence via email.
Demonstrated skill to multi-task and adapt to changes in patient volumes and acuity.
Ability to maintain quality control standards.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to communicate effectively and accurately.
Ability to apply continuous quality improvement standards to the work process.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to embrace diversity.
Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated use of an Electronic Health Record system; Athena.
English/Spanish speaking Typical Physical Demands and Working Conditions Must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Position requires exposure to biohazards and diseases common to a medical practice setting.
Position requires standing, walking, bending and sitting for extended periods.
Ability to handle challenging situations and respond accordingly.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
Working environment includes the mobile clinic and community centers.
Adaptability in various weather conditions due to the mobile nature of the position.
EOE, including Disabled / Vets Recommended Skills Adaptability Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (Acls) Basic Life Support Certified Nurse Practitioner Clinical Works Communication Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The Family Practice Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will work in our Community Care Connection Mobile Screening and Education unit within Lake County, IL.
Our generous benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision plans; paid parental leave; short term and long term disability plans; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; and a 403(b) retirement plan which includes a 10% employer contribution after 2 years of service.
RFUMS is committed to employee wellbeing and work-life balance.
Full time staff are eligible for 3 weeks of vacation, 15 sick days, and 13 holidays plus two floating holidays.
That is a minimum of 30 paid days off each year! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual with disability.
All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Who We Are Rosalind Franklin University Health Clinics Community Care Connections (RFUHC-CCC), a subsidiary of Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, is a mobile unit active in the community for over 12 years with a focus of connecting community members to primary care providers and community resources.
RFUHC -CCC provides various services to include, but not limited to, health education, health screenings, sports physicals and vaccination clinics to bridge the gap between health awareness, health needs and resource availability.
RFUHC-CCC targets marginalized groups and communities with known health disparities.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities This position will require the health care provider to travel to Lake County site locations with the CCC throughout the year - approximately three to five days per week working with CCC.
The CCC position may require one or two evening shifts between 5-8pm and two weekend shifts per month.
The Family Practice Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will have a broad range of responsibilities including:
Provide educational presentations to community groups Observe, record, and report on patient's condition and treatment plan, and implement evaluation and management (E&M) coding in the Athena Electronic Health Record system.
Participate in Quality Assurance Activities as directed.
Participate and provide guidance in clinical services.
Provide and administer wellness screenings, in mobile unit, in accordance with professional standards and practices, as well as the Health Clinic's policies and procedures.
Oversee students participating in screenings and educate students on best practices.
Maintain the Community Care Connection mobile clinic with the necessary supplies and materials.
Ensure cleanliness of room.
Prepare lists of medical supplies needed.
Prepare equipment, procedures, screenings and testing of patients.
Observe, record, and report patient's condition.
Educate patient/family about procedures, medications, nutrition and maintenance of health and wellness.
Provide follow-up in regard to patient screenings and outcomes.
Screen patients for appropriate medical history/information.
Maintain/review patient records, charts and other pertinent information and post tests and examination results to the patient's chart.
Utilize community health experience by working with the uninsured, underinsured, and underserved, and provide referrals to patients when appropriate.
Work with community boards, resource centers and other community leaders to provide access to healthcare.
Vaccination clinics and education.
Other duties as assigned.
Conditions of Employment Must achieve satisfactory results from a background check & drug screen Must have proof of COVID 19 vaccination with booster or a university approved exemption Required Education & Experience Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner degree from an accredited school with 1-3 years of experience in a clinical environment and community health assessment and/or educational training.
Current Illinois licensure.
Legal ability to prescribe prescription pharmaceuticals, narcotic prescriptive authority not required.
BLS and ACLS Certification.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to work in a team centered environment; supporting clinical and non-clinical duties.
Knowledge of primary and preventive care regulations and practices needed to implement a Family Practice based Patient Centered Medical Home.
Knowledge of community health/public health standards and practices.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish and maintain a safe work environment.
Knowledge of use of mobile health screening portable lab equipment.
Demonstrated skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions (i.
e.
critical thinking).
Demonstrated skill in preparing/maintaining records, writing reports and responding to correspondence via email.
Demonstrated skill to multi-task and adapt to changes in patient volumes and acuity.
Ability to maintain quality control standards.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to communicate effectively and accurately.
Ability to apply continuous quality improvement standards to the work process.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to embrace diversity.
Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated use of an Electronic Health Record system; Athena.
English/Spanish speaking Typical Physical Demands and Working Conditions Must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Position requires exposure to biohazards and diseases common to a medical practice setting.
Position requires standing, walking, bending and sitting for extended periods.
Ability to handle challenging situations and respond accordingly.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
Working environment includes the mobile clinic and community centers.
Adaptability in various weather conditions due to the mobile nature of the position.
EOE, including Disabled / Vets Recommended Skills Adaptability Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (Acls) Basic Life Support Certified Nurse Practitioner Clinical Works Communication Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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