Nurse Practitioner – Rheumatology

Job description

Overview Job Title: Nurse Practitioner - Rheumatology Location: Chicago, Illinois and Evanston, Illinois Organization: Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group Hospitals: St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital and St. Francis Hospital Job Type: Full-Time Position Overview: Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our growing Rheumatology team at St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital and St. Francis Hospital . This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact, autonomous role where your clinical expertise will directly improve patient outcomes in a collaborative, physician-supported environment. Each of the locations offer a welcoming environment with modern facilities, convenient access to major highways, and a diverse patient population. Responsibilities: - Conduct comprehensive new patient evaluations and develop evidence-based treatment plans.• Perform joint aspirations/injections, interpret imaging, and order appropriate lab monitoring.• Initiate and titrate DMARDs, biologics, and small-molecule therapies.• Educate patients on disease management, lifestyle modifications, and infusion protocols.• Collaborate with referrin...