Nurse Practitioner - Garfield Ridge

Family Nurse Practitioner - Garfield Ridge

Why Join Midwest Express Clinic 

At Midwest Express Clinic (MEC), we're redefining urgent and primary care by delivering convenient, high-quality healthcare with heart. As one of the Midwest's fastest-growing healthcare organizations, we serve patients across Illinois and Indiana through a rapidly expanding network of clinics committed to exceptional patient experiences and clinical excellence. 

We are seeking compassionate, patient-focused Family Nurse Practitioners who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about delivering outstanding care while helping drive clinic success. 

Our culture is grounded in PACT: 

💙 Positive 
💪 Accountable 
🫶 Compassionate 
🤝 Teamwork 

Join a team where clinicians can practice efficiently, make an impact, and help shape the future of accessible care. 

The Role 
The Family Nurse Practitioner serves as a key clinical leader within the clinic, providing evidence-based care services while fostering an exceptional patient experience. This role partners closely with Medical Assistants, Radiologic Technologists, leadership, and physicians to deliver efficient, high-quality care that aligns with MEC's standards for service, safety, and operational excellence. 

Our providers are expected to balance clinical expertise with strong communication, teamwork, and a hospitality-minded approach to patient care. 

Responsibilities 

Clinical Excellence 

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages presenting with acute illnesses and injuries
• Develop and implement appropriate treatment plans utilizing evidence-based medicine
• Order, interpret, and communicate diagnostic testing including laboratory and radiology results
• Perform procedures including:  
  • Laceration repair  
  • Incision and drainage  
  • Foreign body removal  
  • Splinting  
  • Nail procedures  
  • Injections  
  • DOT physicals  
  • Occupational medicine services  
• Prescribe medications and therapies within scope of practice
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic medical record

Patient Experience 

• Deliver compassionate, efficient care while creating a welcoming and reassuring environment
• Communicate clearly regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, follow-up care, and patient education
• Support MEC's commitment to service excellence by maintaining professionalism and empathy during every patient interaction
• Address patient concerns proactively and contribute to positive patient outcomes and satisfaction

Team Leadership & Collaboration 

• Serve as a clinical resource for Medical Assistants, Radiologic Technologists, and clinic team members
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Support onboarding and development of new clinical staff
• Collaborate effectively with collaborating physicians and operational leaders

Operational Excellence  

• Support clinic goals related to patient flow, efficiency, and quality metrics
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and clinical quality programs 
• Assist with maintaining regulatory compliance, infection control, and patient safety standards
• Adapt to varying patient volumes, staffing needs, and clinic locations as business needs require

What Success Looks Like 
A successful Nurse Practitioner at MEC: 

• Delivers safe, evidence-based care consistently.  
• Creates exceptional patient experiences.  
• Maintains high-quality documentation and compliance standards.  
• Partners effectively with clinic teams to support operational performance.  
• Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, and reliability and embodies MEC's PACT Values 

What We’re Looking For 
Required: 

• Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.