BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

NURSE PRACTITIONER

OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION

Medical Section

Number of Positions: 1

Starting Salary: $100,380.00

This position is open to current ILLINOIS NURSES ASSOCIATION BIDDERS AND the PUBLIC. Only current City employees covered under the City's Collective Bargaining Agreement with the ILLINOIS NURSES ASSOCIATION - BARGAINING UNIT 37 are considered BIDDERS and are eligible to bid. Qualified BIDDERS who properly submit a bid application will receive preference over any non-bidders.

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: AND

1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago"

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number')

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION.

Successful candidates must pass a drug screen and a background investigation. Persons offered employment must pass all pre-employment exams prior to appointment.

Under direction and with aid of applicable public safety standards including the NFPA, under the general supervision of a physician, the class provides primary health care to patients within an area of specialty; and performs related duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

-Interviews patients and conducts basic physical examinations to identify health problems;

-assesses data and determines health status of patients subject to a physician's review;

-orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests and procedures;

-diagnoses and treats common illnesses and injuries;

-develops and implements treatment plans;

-monitors patient's progress;

-prescribes and administers medications and drugs;

-refers patients for specialized attention where needed;

-confers with medical providers on cases with acute and chronic conditions;

-counsels and educates individuals on the prevention of illnesses and the promotion, restoration, and maintenance of health.

RELATED DUTIES

-Participates in staff development programs for professional nursing staff;

-develops course content for patient education in area of specialty;

-keeps abreast of current developments in patient care management, health care legislation, and community resources;

Additional duties may be required for this position.

LOCATION: Office of Public Safety Administration - Medical Section

ADDRESS: 1338 S Clinton St

SHIFT: Monday through Friday

HOURS: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE.

MINIMUM 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.

NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at time of processing.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to successfully complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

Selected Bidders will be hired in seniority order according to the collective bargaining agreement.

Non-Bidders best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected AND

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

• Previous work experience in occupational medicine
• Previous case management work experience
• Previous work experience as a Nurse Practitioner
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CST on May 9, 2024.