Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant-Certified (SIU Medicine Express Care) - SMS-3495

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Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant-Certified (SIU Medicine Express Care) - SMS-3495

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Springfield, IL

Job Type

Principal Administrative

Job Number

2300009

Department

SIU Express Care

Opening Date

02/23/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

N/A

Shift

Days

Exempt or Non_Exempt

Exempt

Description

This position is responsible for providing direct patient care to patients presenting at the North Dirksen
Express Care. This position will serve in a provider pool to ensure the clinic is covered at all times.
This position will require shift work to include weekdays, weekend days and holidays. At times, this
position may teach learners who rotate through the express care setting.

Examples of Duties

  • Teach and evaluate medical students, residents, physician assistants, and nurse practitioner students as they rotate through the express care site.
  • Role model provision of care by a physician assistant or nurse practitioner focusing on health education, health promotion, primary and secondary disease prevention, and procedures.
  • Provide diagnosis and treatment of common acute illness for patients in the Express
    Care.
  • Participate in Center Peer Review and Quality Improvement Activities.
    C. Provide emergency services to patients as needed including those who are identified as having no primary care physician. 
  • Serve on the Center-wide Committees, as assigned.
  • Serve on school and department committees, as assigned.
  • Participate in community outreach projects, as requested.
  • Maintain competence in clinical practice using continuing education opportunities,
    professional conferences, and maintains licensure/certification.

Qualifications

A. Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations;
B. Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program;
C. Received a passing score on the national certifying exam at time of hire;
D. If a nurse practitioner, must be board certified in family medicine.
E. Illinois Licensure as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Supplemental Information

If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hrrecruitment@siumed.edu or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.

The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research and service to the community.

The SIU School of Medicine Annual Security Report is available online at https://www.siumed.edu/police-security.  This report contains policy statements and crime statistics for Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, IL.  This report is published in compliance with Federal Law titled the
"Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act."

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law.

Pre-employment background screenings required.

Paid time off: Includes 13 paid holidays per year. Accrual rates vary based on employment type and years of service

Paid sick time: Use for personal illness, doctor visits, or if your immediate family members fall ill

Health, Dental, and Life insurance

Optional life insurance: Your spouse and dependents can enroll in State term life and university-sponsored term life insurance.

Prescription: Plan participants enrolled in any state health plan have prescription drug benefits included in the coverage.

Long-term Disability Insurance

Flexible spending accounts: Optional, IRS tax-favored program that enables you to stretch medical expenses and dependent care dollars

Voluntary retirement accounts: Optional plans include the State of Illinois Deferred Compensation Plan (457) and Tax Deferred Annuity (403b).

Tuition Waiver/Tuition Reimbursement: Continue your graduate or undergraduate education with the help of tuition waivers or tuition reimbursement

Leaves of absence: Includes FMLA and Extended Sick Leave Benefits for qualified employees

Employee Assistance Program: Access free and confidential support, including counseling services, and information during difficult times

For more information please visit https://www.siumed.edu/hr/siu-school-medicine-benefits 

Agency
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Address
327 West Calhoun

Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Phone
217-545-0223