Nurse Practitioner - Richton 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. Our providers are expected to balance clinical expertise with strong communication, teamwork, and a hospitality-minded approach to patient care.

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, and occupational medicine services
• Prescribe medications and therapies within scope of practice
• Ensure 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
• 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: Positive, Accountable, Compassionate, Teamwork.

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

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

Pay

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

Benefits

Midwest Express Clinic offers employer-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and short-term disability plans. Employees can opt into voluntary benefits including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Dependent Care, commuter benefits, life insurance, critical illness, and pet insurance. The company offers a 401(k) plan with employer match. Full-time employees are eligible for Paid Time Off and wellness benefits.