Nurse Practitioner (NP or APRN)

Alpharus Health•Lake Villa, IL

2d•$94,795 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Alpharus Health is a national nonprofit behavioral health provider offering substance use and mental health treatment. The Nurse Practitioner serves as a key member of the care team, providing diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and medical oversight for clients. The role develops initial detoxification plans, monitors client responses and medical concerns, and coordinates with a consulting physician and intake/admissions staff to support safe, appropriate care. The position is located at 25480 W. Cedarcrest Lane, Lake Villa, Illinois, and follows a Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Nursing or a post-basic program certificate in a clinical nursing specialty.
Current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Nurse Practitioner (NP).
Five years of experience in a health care setting.
Normal or corrected vision and some color vision to read clinical instruments and results and evaluate symptoms and injuries.
Communication abilities to gather and exchange information with clients and staff in person or by telephone, provide care instructions, and schedule appointments.
Ability to proofread and check documents for accuracy and regularly read reports.
Ability to respond to telephone, pages, and intercoms.

Nice To Haves

National certification is preferred.
Experience in the substance use field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver patient care, including diagnosis, treatment, and consultation.
Formulate initial client detoxification plans using diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions to stabilize medical conditions.
Provide guidance and counseling to nursing staff and clients on health improvement, risk reduction, and disease prevention.
Act as the senior medical professional on site and work with the consulting physician to continue client care.
Evaluate client responses to medication and treatment and initiate appropriate changes to care plans.
Monitor clients, evaluate medical problems, and identify potential barriers to detoxification and recovery.
Document and chart examinations, assessments, medical needs, treatment plans, diagnostic and medical interventions, and referrals; maintain records in compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.
Work with the intake/admissions department to ensure referrals are medically appropriate before admission and clients are medically cleared at admission.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums.
Employee assistance programs focused on mental health.
403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance paid for by Alpharus Health.
Life and AD&D insurance paid for by Alpharus Health.
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
18 paid time-off days per year, with accrual rates increasing with years of service.
Nine paid company holidays.
Training and development programs.
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year.
eLearning access to online courses providing CEUs and job-related training.
Formal and informal clinical supervision.