Advance Practice Nurse - Primary Care

Heritage Behavioral Health Center • Decatur, IL

8h • $110,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Advanced Practice Nurse – Primary Care – Heritage Behavioral Health Center (Decatur, Illinois)
The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) will work with the primary healthcare team to ensure individuals with mental illness or substance use diagnoses receive high-quality primary medical care within the standard of care for Internal Medicine patients. This role combines clinical expertise with compassionate care to improve health outcomes for our clients.

Requirements

• Graduate degree from an accredited nursing school (Master of Science in Nursing)
• Current licensure in the State of Illinois (in good standing and without prior disciplinary action)
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Diplomacy and professionalism
• Decision-making and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively with a large team
• Self-confidence and ability to remain calm in stressful situations

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations of patients to evaluate health and diagnose illnesses
• Determine, plan, and initiate appropriate treatment, adjusting as necessary
• Prescribe and dispense medications
• Document medical information in electronic health records
• Educate and counsel patients and families on health problems, treatment plans, and home care
• Encourage and promote preventive health care and positive health behaviors
• Request consultations or referrals with other healthcare providers
• Maintain knowledge of current medical trends, including medication use and side effects

Benefits

• Generous Time Off: Vacation, sick, personal, and holiday leave
• Wellness Benefits: Every other Friday off paid, EAP, and fitness reimbursement
• Insurance: Health, dental, vision, flex spending accounts, and additional life insurance (with substantial agency contribution toward health coverage)
• Retirement: 401k and Roth options
• Professional Growth: Tuition assistance and continuing education opportunities
• Loan Forgiveness: Eligible through the National Health Service Corps

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees