Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed in IL

Job description

Location:
Aurora, IL

Aurora is Illinois' second-largest city, located along the Fox River about 40 miles west of downtown Chicago. It offers a diverse community, a revitalized downtown with a thriving arts and dining scene, and an extensive network of parks and riverfront trails. With Metra rail access to Chicago, it's an ideal setting for healthcare professionals who want suburban affordability with big-city amenities close at hand.

Facility:
This well-established community health center serves a diverse patient population across the Fox Valley region, providing comprehensive, accessible care to the communities it serves. The organization offers a collaborative, team-based environment in which advanced practice providers work closely with physicians, nurses, and support staff to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

Opportunity:
Advanced Practice - Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry - Outpatient

Job Details:

• Full-time, permanent outpatient psychiatric nurse practitioner position
• Work under a collaborative agreement with a mental health physician
• Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, education, and management for patients across the lifespan
• Assess medical and psychosocial histories, perform examinations, identify problems, and develop treatment plans
• Order and interpret laboratory tests as part of ongoing patient management
• Provide patient education and counseling to support informed treatment decisions
• Consult with or refer patients to the collaborating physician or other resources as needed
• Complete clinical documentation in a timely manner

Requirements:

• Active Illinois RN and APRN licenses with prescriptive authority
• Active DEA registration
• Master's degree from an advanced practice nursing program, with psychiatric NP training
• Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
• Current CPR certification
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive

Compensation:
Competitive salary and benefits package.