Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse - 2 positions
Normal, IL 
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Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse - 2 positions
Job no: 518615
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois

Title: Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse - 2 positions
Division Name: Student Affairs
Department: Health Services

Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to provide primary mental health care for students presenting with mental health conditions. In the care of patients, the Psychiatric APRN uses advanced diagnostic skills, orders diagnostic tests, prescribes medication in accordance with the Nursing and Advanced Practice Act, and administers medications. The Psychiatric APRN uses medical therapeutic, and corrective measures to treat illness and improve mental health status.

Additional Information

University Benefit Highlights:

- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement and supplemental retirement
- Tuition waiver benefits are available to staff as well as their eligible dependents.
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid vacation and sick time

For more University Benefit information:

Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$10,000 - $11,667 per month, commensurate with experience and education

Required Qualifications

1. Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse - Nurse Practitioner 225 ILCS 65 et seq.
2. State of Illinois Advanced Practice Registered Nurse- Full Practice Authority license (FPA)
3. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification (PMHNP-BC)
4. Illinois Licensed Controlled Substance, including Schedule II medications

Preferred Qualifications

1. Two (2) to Five (5) years of experience working with mental health patients.
2. Experience in college health.
3. Proficient in documentation in and use of an electronic medical record.

Work Hours

Core work hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
2. Ability to stand, walk, sit, hear, see, write, speak. and read.
3. Required to have color perception and visual acuity.
4. Ability to balance on an exam stool which swivels and has casters.
5. Ability to use technology to provide efficient mental health care in a timely manner.

Proposed Starting Date

May 2024

Required Applicant Documents

Resume
Cover Letter
Reference List
Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse - Nurse Practitioner 225 ILCS 65 et seq.
State of Illinois Advanced Practice Registered Nurse- Full Practice Authority license (FPA)
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification (PMHNP-BC)
Illinois Licensed Controlled Substance, including Schedule II medications

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Optional Applicant Documents

Certification of Retirement Annuity

Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Student Health Services is accepting applications for two (2) Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse positions:
- One twelve month position subject to academic break layoff (Fall, winter, spring and summer)
- One twelve month position NOT subject to academic break layoff

Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview.

In order to be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation, such as a DD-214, may be faxed, mailed, delivered to Human Resources in order to receive the maximum eligible points.

The following list of licensure/certifications may be uploaded with your application materials or submitted by one of the optional ways listed below. The license/certifications must be submitted by the deadline date in order to qualify for the position.
- Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse - Nurse Practitioner 225 ILCS 65 et seq.
- State of Illinois Advanced Practice Registered Nurse- Full Practice Authority license (FPA)
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification (PMHNP-BC)
- Illinois Licensed Controlled Substance, including Schedule II medications


Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Breanna Crippen
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300

This position is represented by AFSCME Local 3236 - HealthCare

Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois. If hired, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days from the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois driver's license or a valid State of Illinois ID card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.

Contact Information for Applicants

Breanna Crippen
Human Resources
309-438-8315

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at .

Application Opened: CST
Application Closes: CST


 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full or Part Time
Required Experience
2 years
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