Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)

We are recruiting for a part-time APRN to join our treatment team in Gilman, Illinois! This position would interact with the Medical Director and treatment team by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the delivery of patient care. He/She would assist in providing for the development and evaluation of nursing unit personnel and maintains the optional medical aspects of the patient care unit.

Job Duties:

• Initiating and completing initial evaluations: Psychiatric Evaluation and/or History and Physical Evaluation
• Collaborates with the medical staff to provide medical and nursing care.
• Documents patient progress/ regress according to established policies and procedures.
• Assessing patient’s need to see a medical doctor weekly.
• Providing primary care and Medical Treatment
• Supervising and instructing patients in medication self-administration, (the preparation and giving of injections) and health education as needed.
• Reviewing lab results and providing treatment and or referral as needed.
• Initiate, monitor and manage therapies including pharmacotherapy per protocol as approved by the Medical Director.
• Evaluate behavioral problems and diagnosis, and make treatment recommendations.
• Ordering consults for other medical specialties as needed.
• Providing Medical Director with findings of case reviews and a detailed consult report stating the exact nature of the consult request.
• Has oversight of infection control and ensure proper procedures and policies are followed.
• Assists in evaluating patient care daily by assessing patients and reviewing nursing documentation.
• Providing Utilization Review with the detailed information needed for the appropriate level of care of the patient.
• Communicating with family and health professionals concerning the care of patients.
• Assists in reporting infection control incidents to Performance Team and Risk Management.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Licensed to practice as an ARNP in the state of Illinois, required.
• Is a graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and have a Master’s degree in Nursing, which includes clinical training in a health care specialty area, required.
• 2-5 years of Medical or Psychiatric experience as an APRN, required.
• Ability to work evenings and 2 Saturdays per month; required.

Abilities/Competencies:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of the discipline.
• Adheres to: Healthcare Code of Ethics
• Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards
• Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding:
  • Client Confidentiality
  • Drug-Free Workplace
  • Corporate Integrity & Compliance
• Demonstrate Competencies in assessing:
  • Mental Health
  • Trauma – Abuse – Neglect – Exploitation
  • Suicide - Homicide

Additional Details:

• Part-time
• Adult patient population
• Benefits for full-time employees include:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance options through NY Life
  • Disability options through Aflac
  • PTO
  • Employee Assistance Program

About the Company:

Banyan Treatment Centers is a leading National addiction and mental health care organization with a full continuum of care, and is Joint Commission Accredited (Gold Seal of Approval). Since our formation, we have grown to be an authority and innovator in the areas of addiction care and mental health treatment serving our communities in 14 locations throughout the United States.

At Banyan, we stand as a leader in providing growth through recovery by having the most qualified team behind the mission. We are a family of individuals that come from diverse backgrounds; however addiction affects all of us in the same way. It devastates lives and families. We came together with a simple mission: to help people break free from the bonds of addiction. We are not a “one fits all place” and we have the experienced staff and infrastructure to truly offer individualized, custom treatment programs that are tailored to fit every need. Not many addiction treatment centers have the ability to offer all levels of care and custom treatment plans.

As full-time members of our team, our employees enjoy competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, paid time off and the distinction of working with some of the nation’s most respected and accomplished doctors and mental health professionals while directly improving the health and quality of life of our community!

If you're interested in learning more about the position and potentially joining our dedicated team, I invite you to “Apply Now.” We look forward to learning more about you!

EOE