Nurse Practitioner - Portage Park

About 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Preserve accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic medical record
• 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
• 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
• Support clinic goals related to patient flow, efficiency, and quality metrics
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and clinical quality programs
• Aid in maintaining regulatory compliance, infection control, and patient safety standards
• Adapt to varying patient volumes, staffing needs, and clinic locations as business needs require

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

Skills

• Strong clinical decision-making and procedural skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to treat patients across the lifespan

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and short-term disability plans
• 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

Pay

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

Schedule

Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays

Flexibility to support multiple clinic locations