Advanced Practice

About DCHD:

Mission: To protect and promote healthier lifestyles through prevention and education.

As a certified health department, the Douglas County Health Department is responsible for several programs as well as many other public health services. Programs are grouped into divisions relating to either nursing, environmental health or health education. All programs have an educational component. The goal of this department is to increase the awareness and number of persons reached in this educational process.

Benefits:

• 13-15 Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• 3 days of Personal Time
• Accrual of 1 sick day per month (rollover)
• Employer paid employee health insurance premium
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
• Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistance and Loan Repayment
• Flexible Schedules

Position: Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner
Status: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Working Hours: Monday–Thursday
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Work Location: On-site

Position Funding and Sustainability

Positions within Douglas County Health Department are often supported through grant funding, which plays an important role in allowing us to expand services and meet the evolving needs of our community. While funding sources may change over time, our goal is to build sustainable, long-term positions that provide continuity of care and lasting support to the individuals and families we serve. We are committed to exploring opportunities that strengthen our programs and support the long-term success of both our employees and the community.

Compensation: The full salary range for this position is $80,000,000–$120,000 annually. The anticipated starting salary depends on the selected candidate’s directly related experience, education, licensure, certifications, and overall qualifications, as well as internal equity and available funding. An exceptionally qualified candidate may be considered above the anticipated starting range, but within the full approved salary range.

Job Summary:

The APRN practices in accordance with the respective state laws and regulations governing the practice of advanced practice nursing.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Practices in accordance with the respective state laws and regulations governing the practice of advanced practice nursing
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with members and their legal representatives, facility staff, PCPs and other collaborating physicians/providers
• Prescribes appropriate diagnostics and interventions to avoid unnecessary transfers/acute admissions.
• Educates members and/or their legal representatives in disease processes affecting members and ways to manage them effectively, as well as to promote wellness
• Provides counsel, support and education to facility staff
• Participates in management meetings that include, but may not be limited to: Weekly case conference reviews & Monthly staff meetings
• Quarterly Quality Improvement Committee meetings
• Tracking and reporting for grants that this role supports.
• Continuing education/journal club programs
• On-call for caseload during business hours. May require some participation in clinical on-call program as plan expands
• Keeps current on relevant medical and nursing research, technology, and related issues by attending continuing education courses, professional meetings and journal reviews
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Regular predictable attendance is required.
• Continuing education/journal club programs.
• On-call for caseload during business hours. May require some participation in clinical on-call programs as plan expands.
• Keeps current on relevant medical and nursing research, technology, and related issues by attending continuing education courses, professional meetings, and journal reviews.

Education and Experience:

• Certified Nurse Practitioner License preferred.
• Clinical setting experience preferred.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

• Work is primarily performed in an outpatient clinical setting with approved remote clinical or administrative work as applicable.
• Requires frequent communication and interaction with patients, healthcare professionals, and administrative personnel.
• Involves prolonged periods of sitting, standing, computer use, electronic documentation, and patient consultations.
• Requires the ability to use standard medical and office equipment.
• Must be able to respond appropriately to routine and urgent clinical situations.
• DCHD is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable requirements.
  

The Douglas County Health Department is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees' differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

Our employment practices are rooted in our dedication to equal opportunity for all individuals. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

All employment decisions at the Douglas County Health Department are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to the above-listed characteristics. We provide a work environment free of harassment and retaliation and ensure compliance with all applicable laws that protect the rights of applicants and employees. Our policies reflect and affirm the department's commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.

If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department at 217-253-4137 X 1207.