What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant position at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science?
Position Summary
Rosalind Franklin University Health Clinics, a subsidiary of Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science welcome applications for full-time Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner. This individual will provide compassionate gynecological, obstetrical and infertility care to patients in a sensitive, non- judgmental manner to persons of all ages, economic levels and cultural backgrounds. Selected candidate will be responsible for working collaboratively with a team of professionals and maintain own caseload of patients.
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 an 8% employer contribution after two years of service. RFUMS is committed to employee well-being and work-life balance. Full-time staff members are eligible for three weeks of vacation, 15 sick days, and 13 holidays plus two floating holidays. That is a minimum of 30 paid days off each year!
Who We Are
Rosalind Franklin University Health Clinics (RFUHC), a subsidiary of Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, combines compassionate care with state-of-the-art science to provide patients with the highest quality medical services. The physicians of RFUHC are innovators in their fields, offering patients access to the latest discoveries in podiatry, behavioral health and reproductive medicine.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Monitor, record and report on patient’s condition and treatment plan.
- Prescribe and/or administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with professional standards.
- Respond to and/or refer incoming patient treatment-related phone calls.
- Monitor patient portal on EMR
- Provide instructions to patient and family regarding medications and treatment.
- Participate in Chronic Care Improvement activities.
- Prepare invoices in a timely manner for services provided.
- Participate in Quality Assurance activities.
- Attend and assist in staff meetings, in-services, CME and life safety drills.
- Provide patient education and participate in research and educational activities.
- Perform other related duties ad assigned or delegated.
Conditions of Employment
- Must achieve satisfactory results from a background check
- Compliance with the current COVID19 vaccination policy
Required Education & Experience
- Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner degree from an accredited school.
- Current Illinois licensure.
- BLS and ACLS certified.
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Knowledge of gynecological and obstetrical regulations and practices to give and evaluate excellent patient care.
- Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of gynecological and obstetrical care to provide ongoing patient care.
- Knowledge of community health/public health standards and practices.
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish and maintain a safe work environment.
- Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions.
- Skill in preparing/maintaining medical records, medical billing, writing referrals and responding to correspondence.
- Skill in leadership, collaborative communication and interpersonal relationship/team building.
- Ability to apply continuous quality improvement standards to the work process.
- Ability to calmly and effectively handle emergency situations.
- Ability to communicate clearly.
- Must have the ability to cover a rotating call schedule.
- Legal ability to prescribe appropriate levels of prescription pharmaceuticals.
Preferred Qualifications
- Exceptional interpersonal skills.
- Flexibility.
- Ability to maintain calm in a sometimes stressful environment.
- Knowledge of EMR systems
Typical Physical Demands & Working Conditions
- Selected candidate must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
EOE, Including Disability / Vets
