Nurse Practitioner

Responsibilities: - Make rounds in Skilled Nursing Facilities to provide primary care to residents. - Provide comprehensive primary care services to geriatrics patients, including dementia care. - Perform physical examinations, diagnose and treat common acute illnesses and injuries. - Develop and implement treatment plans for chronic conditions and manage ongoing care. - Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as medical imaging and laboratory tests. - Prescribe medications, including psychopharmacology, and provide patient education on medication use. - Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care, including discharge planning. - Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records using eClinicalWorks or similar electronic health record system. - Communicate with office staff to address faxes and telephone call messages from facilties. Experience: - Must have a valid Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Illinois. - Strong knowledge and experience in geriatrics, dementia care, and other primary care services preferred.