Job Posting: Sep 6, 2024, 5:44:54 PM
Closing Date: Sep 21, 2024, 4:59:00 AM
Full-time
Shift Start Time: 3:00 P.M.
Shift End Time: 11:00 P.M.
Collective Bargaining Unit: NNOC Nurses
Posting Salary: $46.217 - $63.221 Hourly
Organization: Health and Hospital Systems
Applicants may apply for this position online or submit a resume/CV to the following email address: APNRecruit@cookcountyhhs.org. 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
The Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) provides primary psychiatric assessment and management of patients with co-morbid medical disease and mental illness. As an independent APRN in the State of Illinois, provides initial psychiatric consultations in all settings across Cook County Health (CCH) including Stroger Emergency, outpatient clinics, Correctional Health Services, and inpatient settings. The APRN will assess and manage using advanced diagnostic skills, interpreting results, and prescribing psychotropic medications as approved by the medical staff.
Typical Duties
- Assesses referred patients and provides consultation for patients across clinical settings within Cook County Health.
- Orders and reviews tests, formulates treatment plan 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.
- Contacts on-call Psychiatrist via telehealth/telepsychiatry if specific patient challenges exist.
- Provides trauma informed care interventions, as needed.
- Addresses recovery needs and consults as indicated.
- Maintains secure environment in ensuring patient safety.
- Collaborates with CCH leadership and staff to evaluate and facilitate patient care in the scope of Psychiatry.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Current License as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois or have the ability to obtain license two (2) weeks prior to starting employment.
- Current State of Illinois Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License or have the ability to obtain license two (2) weeks prior to starting employment.
- Must obtain a DEA license or have the ability to obtain license two (2) weeks prior to starting employment.
- Must obtain an IL Controlled Substance License or have the ability to obtain license two (2) weeks prior to starting employment.
- Certification as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and/or Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with one (1) year of experience prescribing psychotropic medications.
- Position requires local travel for which the employee must possess a valid driver's license and insured vehicle or otherwise provide an acceptable and reliable means of transportation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Advanced Practice Nursing with a concentration in the field of psychiatric nursing.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
- Knowledge of age-specific and culture-specific differences in the served population.
- Knowledge of all applicable departmental, Cook County, state and federal regulations regarding patient care.
- Proficiency in Microsoft office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
- Strong organizational skills to manage large volume of patients and referrals.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to establish and maintain appropriate professional relationships.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to assess information, apply critical thinking to determine course of action.
- Ability to work independently and to prioritize and manage time.
- Ability to demonstrate respect and sensitivity for cultural diversity.
- Ability to provide clear and concise documentation regarding patients and to maintain this information confidentially.
VETERAN PREFERENCE
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.
- Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 at the time of application 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
MUST MEET REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION
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.
For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/
Must successfully meet the credentialing standards established by the Cook County Health.
*Degrees awarded outside the United States must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service.
*Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications.
*CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning or basing any term or aspect of County employment upon any political reason or factor.
COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
