Prism Health
NURSE PRACTITIONER - DECATUR, IL
Chicago, IL
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Prism Health Lab is seeking a licensed Nurse Practitioner (or equivalent advanced practice provider) to support and oversee school physicals, sports physicals, school-required vaccinations, and preventive health services at mobile community health events throughout the Decatur area and surrounding communities. This role combines hands-on patient care, clinical leadership, and staff oversight. The Nurse Practitioner will conduct comprehensive physical examinations, review health and immunization records, administer required vaccines, provide preventive screenings, and help ensure children and families receive the services needed to meet school and health requirements. You will work alongside Licensed Clinicians, Medical Assistants, EMTs, and Healthcare IT Technicians in dynamic mobile environments, including schools and community-based events.
About Prism Health
Prism Health Lab is a community-based medical practice that has served Chicagoland residents since 1987. In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, we pivoted our practice to support local communities and have made significant strides by focusing our efforts on COVID-19 specific services. To date, we have tested over 50,000 people.
We’ve created eight permanent locations, each of which has an incredible story and was offered as a gift by the communities we serve. We’ve also built mobile teams that can work across the State, ready to be deployed as new hotspots arise. We’re dedicated to our neighbors and have partnered with a variety of organizations and leaders including local and County Health Departments, school districts, the City of Chicago and its Aldermen, food banks, Brookfield Zoo, and professional organizations like the Chicago Medical Society.
Description
- Location: Mobile community health events throughout the Decatur area
- Key Responsibilities
- School & Sports Physicals
- Conduct comprehensive school-required physical examinations for children and adolescents.
- Conduct sports physicals and assess patients for participation clearance when appropriate.
- Review medical history, medications, allergies, previous diagnoses, and relevant health records.
- Perform age-appropriate physical assessments and document findings.
- Identify health concerns requiring additional evaluation or follow-up.
- Complete required school, sports, and physical examination documentation.
- Provide families with guidance regarding recommended follow-up care when needed.
- Vaccinations & Immunization Services
- Prepare and administer school-required and other approved vaccines.
- Review immunization histories and identify missing or overdue vaccinations.
- Review consent forms and relevant patient information before vaccine administration.
- Educate patients and parents regarding required and recommended immunizations.
- Monitor patients following vaccination and respond appropriately to clinical concerns.
- Preventive Health & Patient Care
- Perform preventive health screenings, including blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, and other event-specific testing.
- Collect patient specimens and perform procedures such as phlebotomy, nasal swabs, and vital-sign assessments, as required.
- Review patient information and document services in the electronic health record system.
- Provide patient education regarding physical exam findings, vaccines, screening results, preventive care, and healthy lifestyle practices.
- Answer patient and parent questions regarding services, results, follow-up care, and treatment recommendations.
- Refer patients for additional medical evaluation or follow-up when needs fall outside the services available at the event.
- Staff Leadership & Education
- Assess, plan, and implement competency assessments and continuing education.
- Lead orientation and onboarding of new clinical staff.
- Conduct in-services and protocol trainings.
- Oversee Medical Assistants and provide backup support as needed.
- Provide input on staff performance reviews and corrective action plans.
- Stay current with clinical literature and evolving public health guidance.
- Implement process improvements aligned with organizational goals.
- Work Environment
- Mobile clinics throughout Decatur, Illinois and surrounding communities
- School physical and sports physical clinics
- School-required vaccination clinics
- Community health and preventive screening events
- Community outreach settings
- Fast-paced, team-based healthcare delivery
- Schedule & Employment Type
- PRN
- Flexible scheduling based on event calendar
- Availability to start ASAP required
- Qualifications & Skills
- Strong experience conducting physical examinations
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
- Experience administering vaccines
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Ability to work effectively with children, adolescents, and families
- Adaptability in dynamic/mobile environments
- Infection prevention & disease control knowledge
- Strong organizational skills
- Proficient with EMR systems and medical documentation
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and compassion
- Patient-centered approach
- Education, Experience & Licensing
- Active Illinois Nurse Practitioner license (Required)
- BLS Certification (Required)
- Experience conducting school and/or pediatric physical examinations preferred
- Experience administering pediatric and adolescent vaccines preferred
- Experience with EMR systems and medical terminology
- Experience in mobile clinics, school-based health, pediatrics, or community health preferred
- Spanish-speaking ability preferred (not required)
- Salary range
- $60 - $65 per hour
Salary
$60 - $65 per hour