Occupational Medicine Job at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL

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At Riverside, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you re part of making sure our organization is running optimally and safely, helping keep the community healthy. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to succeed in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as a team. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

Full-Time

Shift: Days

Location: ATRIUM

Summary:

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.

Experience/Education Requirements:

• Graduate of an approved school of Nursing required
• Completion of an approved nurse practitioner training program
• Two years of nursing experience in a related field
• Previous physician office experience preferred
• Ability to work in an automated environment required

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  License or Certification Requirements:

• 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
• NRCME Certification

Responsibilities:

• 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) 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.
• Provides charts for Collaborative review according to policy.
• Evaluates and treats patients for possible work related injuries and illnesses.
• Contributes to physician's effectiveness by identifying and improving short-term and long range issues related to quality of medical care and customer service.
• Working collaboratively with supervising physician on providing effective medical treatment and case management
• Assess employee's safe work capacity based on history and examination
• promote optimal recover through education and counseling of injured workers on pathophysiology and treatment plan.
• Promote wellness and health maintenance through positive messaging and role modeling.
• Provide continuity of care by developing, documenting and implementing effective medical treatment and disability management.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with clinic policy and applicable state regulations.
• Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.

Credentials:
Essential:
* Registered Nurse
* BLS
* CERT NURSE PRACTITIONER

Education:
Essential:
* BACHELOR SCIENCE NURSING

Riverside Healthcare is revolutionizing care using leading-edge technology to diagnose and treat patients. We are ranked top in the nation for performance in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and heart surgery and have also been named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics seven times. Riverside is nationally recognized for its specialty programs in obstetrics, trauma, oncology, rehabilitation, geriatrics, occupational health, psychiatric services, and treatment of alcohol and chemical dependency, as well as patient safety. We combine innovation and convenience at state-of-the-art facilities located in communities throughout the greater Kankakee area.

Riverside Medical Center proves that truly progressive medicine is being delivered in Chicago's southwest suburbs and East Central Illinois. Join a team that is not only concerned with providing the best care possible but also with offering a work environment of advancement and growth. Riverside is a place that embraces a culture where opinions count and dedication is respected, where superior performance is rewarded with competitive salaries and excellent benefits.