Nurse Practitioner - Blue Island

Why Join Midwest Express Clinic

At Midwest Express Clinic (MEC), we're redefining urgent and primary care by delivering convenient, high-quality healthcare with heart. As one of the Midwest's fastest-growing healthcare organizations, we serve patients across Illinois and Indiana through a rapidly expanding network of clinics committed to exceptional patient experiences and clinical excellence. We are seeking compassionate, patient-focused Family Nurse Practitioners who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about delivering outstanding care while helping drive clinic success.

Our culture is grounded in PACT: Positive, Accountable, Compassionate, Teamwork. Join a team where clinicians can practice efficiently, make an impact, and help shape the future of accessible care.

The Role

The Family Nurse Practitioner serves as a key clinical leader within the clinic, providing evidence-based care services while fostering an exceptional patient experience. This role partners closely with Medical Assistants, Radiologic Technologists, leadership, and physicians to deliver efficient, high-quality care that aligns with MEC's standards for service, safety, and operational excellence. Our providers are expected to balance clinical expertise with strong communication, teamwork, and a hospitality-minded approach to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Excellence
  • Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages presenting with acute illnesses and injuries
  • Develop and implement appropriate treatment plans utilizing evidence-based medicine
  • Order, interpret, and communicate diagnostic testing including laboratory and radiology results
  • Perform procedures including: laceration repair, incision and drainage, foreign body removal, splinting, nail procedures, injections, DOT physicals, occupational medicine services
  • Prescribe medications and therapies within scope of practice
  • Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic medical record
• Patient Experience
  • Deliver compassionate, efficient care while creating a welcoming and reassuring environment
  • Communicate clearly regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, follow-up care, and patient education
  • Support MEC's commitment to service excellence by maintaining professionalism and empathy during every patient interaction
  • Address patient concerns proactively and contribute to positive patient outcomes and satisfaction
• Team Leadership & Collaboration
  • Serve as a clinical resource for Medical Assistants, Radiologic Technologists, and clinic team members
  • Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement
  • Support onboarding and development of new clinical staff
  • Collaborate effectively with collaborating physicians and operational leaders
• Operational Excellence
  • Support clinic goals related to patient flow, efficiency, and quality metrics
  • Participate in process improvement initiatives and clinical quality programs
  • Assist with maintaining regulatory compliance, infection control, and patient safety standards
  • Adapt to varying patient volumes, staffing needs, and clinic locations as business needs require

What Success Looks Like

A successful Nurse Practitioner at MEC:

• Delivers safe, evidence-based care consistently
• Creates exceptional patient experiences
• Maintains high-quality documentation and compliance standards
• Partners effectively with clinic teams to support operational performance
• Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, and reliability and embodies MEC's PACT Values

Required Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Active Family Nurse Practitioner license in Illinois and/or Indiana
• Ability to treat patients across the lifespan
• Strong clinical decision-making and procedural skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine, Family Practice, or Occupational Medicine experience
• Experience performing common urgent care procedures
• DOT Certification (or willingness to obtain)

Schedule Requirements

• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays
• Flexibility to support multiple clinic locations

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is $125,000-130,000, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and short-term disability plans
• Voluntary benefits including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Dependent Care, commuter benefits, life insurance, critical illness, and pet insurance
• Company-sponsored 401(k) plan with employer match
• Paid Time Off and wellness benefits for full-time employees