Advanced Practice Nurse - Primary Care

Excitement abounds at Heritage Behavioral Health Center!

We are a mission-driven Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic located in Decatur, Illinois who is dedicated to improving mental health and substance use care to individuals in a multi-county area. We recognize that all individuals at our organization have an impact on patient care - regardless of the position they hold.

Why join us?

• We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package.
• We are expanding our primary care, mental health and substance use services to individuals in Central Illinois and beyond and are looking for dedicated staff to meet the needs of our clientele.
• A new salary structure is now in place! Our salaries have been updated and are competitive at both the state and national levels with wonderful benefits.
• Full-time employees receive 56 paid days off during their 1^st year of employment (this includes every other Friday off PAID for your wellness needs). This increases to 61 days the 2^nd year and continues to increase with tenure.
• We have expanded our employee insurance benefit offerings and made them more affordable.

At Heritage, we believe in taking care of our staff's needs so that they can concentrate on taking care of the needs of the individuals we serve. Our staff are our greatest asset, and we treat them as such!

We are pleased to present the following position for your consideration:

Overview: Advanced Practice Nurse - Primary Care

This full-time position will work with the primary healthcare team to ensure individuals with a mental illness or substance use diagnosis are able to obtain primary medical care within the standard of care for Internal Medicine patients.

Core Responsibilities Include:

• Perform physical examinations of patients to evaluate health and diagnose illnesses
• Determine, plan and initiate appropriate treatment, and adjust treatment if necessary
• Prescribe and dispense medications
• Documentation of medical information in electronic medical records
• Educate and counsel patients and their families on presenting health problems, treatment plans, and home care
• Encourage and promote preventative health care and positive health behaviors
• Request consultation or referral with other health care providers
• Actively maintain knowledge of current medical trends, including medication use and possible side effects

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Diplomacy
• Decision making and problem solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with a large team
• Self-confidence
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Education and Experience:

• Graduate degree from an accredited nursing school (Master of Science in Nursing)
• Current licensure in the State of Illinois (in good standing and without prior disciplinary action) is required
• A valid driver's license, reliable means of transportation, and proof of current automobile insurance are required.

Salary Range: $110,000-$135,000 per year (dependent on education and experience)

Heritage also offers the following with this position:

1. Generous vacation, sick and personal leave
2. WELLNESS days - 26 days per year (every other Friday off paid)
3. Paid holidays - 9 in 2024
4. Health Club/Fitness Reimbursement
5. Employee Assistance Program
6. Continuing education opportunities
7. Tuition assistance program
8. Agency provided life insurance and short-term disability policies
9. Retirement plans (401k and Roth)
10. Optional insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, flex spending accounts (healthcare, dependent care), and additional life insurance. (The health insurance benefit includes substantial agency contribution towards the cost.)
11. We are a National Health Service Corp site which gives staff access to the National Health Service Corp federal student loan forgiveness program (LCPC, LCSW, MD, APN, RN, CADC, LSW, and LPC individuals). For more information, visit www.hrsa.gov.