PSYCHIATRIC ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE

Applicants may apply for this position online or submit a resume/ CV to the following email address: mailto:[email protected]

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.

LOCATION: Provident Hospital of Cook County

DEPARTMENT: Office of Behavioral Health

SHIFT: Rotating 12-hour shifts, alternating between 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM and 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM.

Salary is commensurate with years of experience indicated at time of application submittal. Experience not disclosed or documented at the time of application will not be considered for initial step placement.

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 (i.e., Correctional Health Services, inpatient, outpatient, and emergency rooms, Community Triage and Stabilization Center).
• 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 must obtain two weeks prior to starting employment.
• Must obtain an IL Controlled Substance License or must obtain two weeks prior to starting employment.
• Must meet one of the following requirements:
  • Certification as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with three (3) years of experience working as a nurse in a mental health setting (including but not limited to inpatient psychiatry or an outpatient behavioral health clinic).
  • Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with three (3) years of experience working as a nurse in a mental health setting (including but not limited to inpatient psychiatry or an outpatient behavioral health clinic).
  • Certification as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with one (1) year of experience prescribing psychotropic medications.
  • Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with one (1) year of experience prescribing psychotropic medications.
• Position requires local travel; 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, including physiological, psychological, cultural, and developmental differences in each group.
• 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 with members of the health care team, patients and other personnel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to assess information, apply critical thinking to determine course of action and relay this information to patient’s families and clinical staff.
• Ability to work independently and to prioritize and manage time.
• Ability to demonstrate respect and sensitivity for cultural diversity, gender differences and sexual orientation of patients and coworkers.
• Ability to provide clear and concise documentation regarding patients and to maintain this information in a confidential and HIPAA compliant manner.

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 themselves as a Veteran on the employment application 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. If you have multiple DD 214s, 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.
• 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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Cook County Health and Hospitals System is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT

NNOC Nurses

ORGANIZATION

Health and Hospital Systems