Job Description
Responsibilities
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) School of Nursing is seeking qualified applicants for a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) position at the WE CARE Clinic.
The FNP will provide direct patient care, including assessments, diagnostic testing, developing diagnoses, and treatment.
They will also participate in the clinical education of undergraduate and graduate nursing students, as well as engage in community outreach activities.
The FNP will follow current clinical practice guidelines and comply with laws, standards, and regulations governing clinic operations.
Performance evaluations will be conducted annually by the Director of the WE CARE Clinic. Additionally, as a faculty member in the School of Nursing, the FNP will be evaluated by the Department Chair on teaching effectiveness, scholarship, and service.
This is a fiscal year appointment, with a teaching load of no more than 7 credit hours per academic year (typically one course per semester).
The SIUE School of Nursing offers a diverse, vibrant, and supportive environment. Our students develop leadership skills in nursing through innovative teaching, research, community service, and compassionate care.
With the current national nursing shortage, our graduates are highly sought after by hospitals and healthcare centers for their commitment to excellence in patient care.
We invite you to explore the opportunities at the School of Nursing and encourage you to reach out with any questions..
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Minimum Qualifications
- Must possess a Master of Science or DNP in Nursing; board certified FNP
- Must be licensed as a registered nurse and FNP in Illinois
- New FNP graduates are welcome to apply but must have at least five years of RN experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in primary care or a clinical setting
- Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems.
- Experience in serving as a preceptor in an NP program.
- Familiarity with clinical guidelines and regulatory compliance.
SIUE actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates of any race, religion, disability status, veteran status, age national origin, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
We seek candidates with demonstrable commitments to working with or teaching diverse students.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville nurtures an open, respectful, and welcoming climate that facilitates learning and work.
SIUE is committed to education that explores the historic significance of diversity in order to understand the present and to better enable our community to engage in the future.
Integral to this commitment, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville strives for a student body and a workforce that is both diverse and inclusive.
We strongly encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups, including women, members of racially minoritized groups, and individuals with disabilities, to apply.
For more on our Statement of Diversity