What are the responsibilities and job description for the APN - NURSE PRACTITIONER - PSYCHIATRIC NURSE - CORE CENTER position at Cook County Health and Hospitals?
Applicants may apply for this position online or submit a resume/ CV to the following email address:
When submitting a resume/CV by email, you must include the job title and posting number in the subject line of your email. An application or resume/CV must be filed for each position which interests you.
To receive Veteran Preference, appropriate discharge papers must be attached to the online application or must be included with your emailed resume/CV. Please refer to Veteran Preference document requirements listed on the bottom of this posting.
Starting salary is commensurate with years of APN experience
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the CORE Director of Psychiatry, the Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides primary psychiatric assessment and management of patients with co-morbid HIV infection, and in some cases substance abuse and other medical diseases. Provides initial psychiatric consultations and continuing psychiatric care in the CORE Center and possibly other HIV care settings in the Cook County Health & Hospitals System (CCHHS). The incumbent will assess and manage patients using advanced diagnostic skills, interpret results, and prescribe psychotropic medications as approved by the medical staff.
Typical Duties
* Assesses referred patients in the CORE Center and possibly other ambulatory settings. Orders and reviews test, formulates treatment plans and meets with patients/families' providers to inform them of biopsychosocial management plan
* Provides education about behavioral health screening, treatment, and patient safety issues to patients, students, and clinical staff
* Documents all encounters with patients in the electronic medical record and communicates diagnoses and treatment recommendations to appropriate staff.
* Makes appropriate referrals for patients depending upon clinical need
* Attends required meetings and participates in assigned committees. Participates in necessary peer review and quality assurance activities
* Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Must possess a current Advanced Practice Nurse - Nurse Practitioner license in the State of Illinois as a Nurse Practitioner or ability to obtain license prior to starting employment
- Current Illinois Control Substance License or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire
- Current DEA license or the ability to obtain license with six (6) months of hire
- Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing with a Master's Degree OR Doctorate Degree in Advanced Practice Nursing with a concentration in the field of psychiatric nursing
- Two (2) years of experience as a Psychiatric Advance Practice Nurse (APN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with HIV positive patients or substance users
- Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
- Bilingual
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
- Sufficient organizational skills to manage diverse group of complex patients
- Excellent interpersonal skills to establish and maintain appropriate professional relationships with patients, members of the health care team, and other personnel
- Ability to utilize electronic medical record and computer databases
- Ability to assess information, apply critical thinking to determine course of action, and relay this information to patients' families and clinical staff
- Ability to demonstrate respect and sensitivity for cultural diversity, patients and coworkers of all sexual orientations and gender identities
- Ability to provide clear and concise documentation regarding patients and to maintain this information in a confidential and HIPPA compliant manner
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Willingness to learn and abide by applicable Joint Commission, governmental, and departmental regulations regarding patient care
VETERAN PREFERENCE
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When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service.
To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:
- Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
- Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"
- Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable.
OR
A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver's License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.
If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference.
VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW
BENEFITS PACKAGE
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Basic Term Life Insurance
- Pension Plan
- Deferred Compensation Program
- Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
- You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
- 100% Tuition Reimbursement for nursing-related programs
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MUST MEET REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION
Must successfully meet the credentialing standards established by the Cook County Health to include a State of Illinois APN license and any other license, certification or specialized training, etc. no later than two (2) weeks prior to the candidate's start date.
*Degrees awarded outside the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.
*Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.
*CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.
COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
