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Nurse Practitioner
 
 
About the Organization
Name: City of Chicago
Department: Department of Public Health
Industry: Non-Profit/NGO
Description: As a City of Chicago employee, you are eligible to receive outstanding benefits including: a pension plan, a deferred compensation plan, various health insurance plans after 30 days, and 12 paid holidays per year. Be a part of an exciting future that provides a great career opportunity!
 
About the Position
Internal Ref.: 135503
Job Type: Full-Time
Related Areas: Community Health
Public Health Nursing
Openings: 1
Location: Chicago, IL (United States) | Map It!
   
Description: The Nurse Practitioner will perform clinical care services to patients within the CDPH STD/HIV Specialty clinics. Under general supervision of a physician, interviews patients and conducts basic STD screening services including conducting physical examinations; interprets laboratory tests, develops and administers treatment plans. Monitors patients' progress prescribes medication for routine conditions and confers with medical providers on cases with acute and chronic conditions. Provides patient education on the prevention of STDs and promotes the maintenance of health. Occasionally speaks to community groups on health issues; participates in staff development programs for professional nursing and keeps abreast of current developments in STD patient care management. May initiate or participate in STD research programs. Performs related duties as required.
   
Compensation: See website for more information
Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in Nursing with certification as a Nurse Practitioner in a specialized area is required. Must be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse. Applicants must possess a valid State of Illinois Registered Nurse license at the time of employment
Start Date: 8/16/08
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Posting available until Tuesday, July 08, 2008
 
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Web: http://www.cityofchicago.org/careers
How to Apply: Applications are accepted via the website only at www.cityofchicago.org/careers