Nurse Practitioner - Decatur, IL

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