Certified Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant-Certified - Decatur - SMS-3800

Salary: $8,750.00 - $9,625.00 Monthly Location : Decatur, IL Job Type: Principal Administrative Job Number: 2401961 Department: Family and Community Medicine/Decatur-SMS Division: N/A Opening Date: 04/30/2026 Closing Date: Continuous FLSA: Exempt Bargaining Unit: N/A Shift: Days ExemptorNon_Exempt: Exempt SMS/SWS#: 3800 We recommend using the following browsers to complete the application: Desktop: Google Chrome, Edge with Chromium Mobile: Google Chrome, Safari Description This position is responsible for providing direct patient care to patients of the Center and for assisting in teaching activities as they relate to all learner programs under the Center. This position will report to the Director of Clinical Operations of the SIU Center for Family Medicine- Decatur who in turn reports to the CEO/Executive Director for the FQHC. Examples of Duties I. TEACHING (10%) A. Teach and evaluate medical students, residents, physician assistants, and nurse practitioner students as they rotate through the educational program. B. Role model provision of care by a nurse practitioner focusing on health education, health promotion, primary and secondary disease prevention. C. Attend Resident Core Conferences and assist in presenting as requested. II. SERVICE (90%) Provide prevention and health maintenance care to patients with stable clinic illnesses and perform interim physical examinations for healthy individuals and families at the Center for Family Medicine and its offsite clinics. B. Development of a collaborative clinical practice model with faculty and community medical specialists focusing on division of responsibilities and appropriate referrals. C. Maintain competence in clinical practice using continuing education opportunities and professional conferences. D. Provide continuity of care across the health care continuum for collaborative practice panel. E. Take part in Center Peer Review and Quality Improvement activities. F. Provide emergency services to patients as needed including those who are identified as having no primary care physician. G. Attend faculty meetings and resident conferences. H. Serve on the Center-wide Committees, as assigned. I. Serve on school and department committees, as assigned. J. Participate in community outreach projects. K. Maintain competence in clinical practice using continuing education opportunities, professional conferences, and maintains licensure/certification. III. ADMINISTRATION (0%) IV. RESEARCH (0%) Qualifications 1. Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program; AND 2. Received passing score on national certifying exam; AND 3. Ability to be licensed in the State of IL as a Nurse Practitioner or Current Illinois Certified Nurse Practitioner license. 4. Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations. 5. Experience providing services to multicultural populations. 6. Experience dealing with underrepresented minority populations. Supplemental Information If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at or call ... Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research and service to the community. The SIU School of Medicine Annual Security Report is available online at This report contains policy statements and crime statistics for Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, IL. This report is published in compliance with Federal Law titled the "Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act." Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law. Pre-employment background screenings required. Paid time off: Includes 12 paid holidays per year. Accrual rates vary based on employment type and years of service Paid sick time: Use for personal illness, doctor visits, or if your immediate family members fall ill Health, Dental, and Life insurance Optional life insurance: Your spouse and dependents can enroll in State term life and university-sponsored term life insurance. Prescription: Plan participants enrolled in any state health plan have prescription drug benefits included in the coverage. Long-term Disability Insurance Flexible spending accounts: Optional, IRS tax-favored program that enables you to stretch medical expenses and dependent care dollars Voluntary retirement accounts: Optional plans include the State of Illinois Deferred Compensation Plan (457) and Tax Deferred Annuity (403b). Tuition Waiver/Tuition Reimbursement: Continue your graduate or undergraduate education with the help of tuition waivers or tuition reimbursement Leaves of absence: Includes FMLA and Extended Sick Leave Benefits for qualified employees Employee Assistance Program: Access free and confidential support, including counseling services, and information during difficult times For more information please visit