APRN: Full Practice Authority for MAT Care

Lake County, IL; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center seeks an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with Full Practice Authority to join the MAT Program. You will provide direct medical care, including admission H&Ps, prescribe medications, and develop treatment plans within licensure.

The role supports outpatient substance use treatment, collaborates with psychiatric providers, educates clients, and participates in crisis intervention and case management.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing required.
• FNP or ANP certification required per state law.
• Active Illinois APRN license with Full Practice Authority or endorsement.
• Active CSR and DEA registration required.
• Preferred: MAR experience in outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct medical care including admission H&Ps and annual exams.
• Order labs, monitor labs, and manage MAR medications.
• Educate clients on diagnoses and treatments.
• Develop and update treatment plans with the care team.
• Collaborate with psychiatric providers and other clinicians.
• Provide emergency coverage as needed.

Skills

Clinical care

History & Physicals

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Education

MSN/NP

FNP Certification

CCNE/ACEN

IL License

Tools

CSR (IL)

DEA registration

EHR systems

Job description

Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center seeks an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with Full Practice Authority to join the MAT Program. You will provide direct medical care, including admission H&Ps, prescribe medications, and develop treatment plans within licensure.

The role supports outpatient substance use treatment, collaborates with psychiatric providers, educates clients, and participates in crisis intervention and case management.