Family Practice APRN: Clinician Leader in Community Care

Lake County, IL; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center seeks an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to provide direct clinical care to clients, including ordering labs, counseling, and prescribing within your scope and collaborative agreement with physicians.

The role includes a 40-hour work week with an evening rotation and a monthly Saturday rotation, teamwork with staff, and active participation in quality improvement and safety initiatives to reduce health disparities in Lake County

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing or postmaster certification required.
• Certificate for Full Practice Authority independent practice in Illinois.
• Current Illinois licensure Advanced Practice License is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct clinical care of clients, including ordering lab tests and prescribing medication within scope of education and certification.
• Develops treatment plans and counsels patients.
• Works with staff as part of a team to ensure high quality care.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and mandatory trainings.
• Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals and safety plans.

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Postmaster certification

Certification by national certifying body (ANCC, NCCC, NAPNAP, AMCB, ACC)

Illinois Advanced Practice License (Current)

Job description

Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center seeks an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to provide direct clinical care to clients, including ordering labs, counseling, and prescribing within your scope and collaborative agreement with physicians.

The role includes a 40-hour work week with an evening rotation and a monthly Saturday rotation, teamwork with staff, and active participation in quality improvement and safety initiatives to reduce health disparities in Lake County