Nurse Practitioner (NP or APRN)

Alpharus Health•Carbondale, IL

25d•$94,795 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Alpharus Health is hiring a Nurse Practitioner to provide medical care at its residential substance use treatment facility in Carbondale, Illinois. The Nurse Practitioner is a key member of the care team, responsible for patient diagnosis, treatment, consultations, detoxification planning, and monitoring clients’ response to care. The role serves as the senior medical professional on site and works with a consulting physician to support ongoing client care. The position works Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Compensation is $94,795–$140,000 per year, salaried and exempt. Starting pay depends on experience, qualifications, and relevant skills. Annual performance reviews are conducted, with eligibility for merit increases based on employee and organizational performance.

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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Deliver all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatment, and consultations.
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.
Serve as the senior medical professional on site and work with a consulting physician to ensure continued 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 examination and assessment data, medical needs, treatment plans, diagnostic and medical interventions, and referrals; maintain records in compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.
Work with the intake and 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, and life and AD&D insurance paid for by Alpharus.
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.
Access to online courses providing CEUs and job-related training.
Formal and informal clinical supervision.