Nurse Practitioner Palliative South Side Suburbs

Paragon Clinical

Chicago, IL

Expired: over a month ago Applications are no longer accepted.

$440 to $600 Daily (plus commission)
Part-Time

Job Description

Paragon Clinical is a premier medical practice operating in the Chicagoland area, seeking a highly motivated, compassionate and clinically excellent Nurse Practitioner to provide PT or FT Palliative Care services to residents in Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living facilities. Paragon has created a unique environment where our employees, patients, families and customers feel valued and cared for. We are seeking nurse practitioners who share our values and have a passion for providing palliative services for patients in long term care facilities. NP must possess strong clinical and communication skills, and thrive working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team. One year+ of NP experience is required. Long Term Care and/or Palliative Care experience is preferred. We require a minimum commitment of one year, but strongly desire a long term commitment with loyal and dedicated employees who can partner with us. The position is Monday-Friday with no night call, weekends or holiday work. Paragon offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package.

Responsibilities:

Examines, diagnoses and treats newly admitted patients and existing patients
Collaborates and communicates with Primary Physician and facility nursing staff
Performs physical examinations related to psychiatry
Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests as appropriate
Prescribes medications or non-pharmacological treatments
Collaborates and communicates with healthcare professionals, patient and family of patient
Records physical findings in EMR/Patient Records within specific time frame
Submits and reports all scheduling, payroll and billing in a timely manner
Effectively communicates with colleagues and facility staff for all facility problems

Qualifications:

Required education: Master’s Degree
Required license or certification: Nurse Practitioner certification, IL APN license, CS and DEA
Required:1 year of experience
Required: psych experience

Company Description

Paragon Clinical is a premier medical management company, providing state of the art Post-Acute medical care. We are passionate about proving excellent care with integrity and compassion because we place the dignity of the person at the center of all we do. Paragon has created an environment where patients and employees are valued and cared for.

Paragon has created a unique environment where patients and clinicians feel valued and well cared for. We pride ourselves in the support we give to our nurse practitioners, including access to a full time Chaplain, the support of our NP Caring Team, and a Management trained in Coaching each of our NP’s. We are committed to the growth and development of our employees and seek people interested in becoming part of our Paragon family, for the long term.

We are seeking compassionate nurse practitioners who are motivated and capable of providing excellent clinical care, enjoy working collaboratively with people in the interdisciplinary environment of skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, and are able to be self-directed in providing care.

Why Work Here?

Independence, Great Pay, Supportive Management

Paragon Clinical is a premier medical management company, providing state of the art Post-Acute medical care. We are passionate about proving excellent care with integrity and compassion because we place the dignity of the person at the center of all we do. Paragon has created an environment where patients and employees are valued and cared for. Paragon has created a unique environment where patients and clinicians feel valued and well cared for. We pride ourselves in the support we give to our nurse practitioners, including access to a full time Chaplain, the support of our NP Caring Team, and a Management trained in Coaching each of our NP’s. We are committed to the growth and development of our employees and seek people interested in becoming part of our Paragon family, for the long term. We are seeking compassionate nurse practitioners who are motivated and capable of providing excellent clinical care, enjoy working collaboratively with people in the interdisciplinary environment of skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, and are able to be self-directed in providing care.