Nurse Practitioner (NP or APRN)

Who is Alpharus Health?

Alpharus Health is a national nonprofit behavioral health provider dedicated to helping people build healthier lives. For nearly 60 years, we have provided substance use and mental health treatment that helps individuals, families, and communities find healing, hope, and lasting wellbeing. Our mission is simple: We help people build healthier lives. By combining clinical expertise with a person-centered approach, we help people build the skills, resilience, and support systems needed to create meaningful, lasting change. 

Why join us?

Consider joining our team, where your impact can be truly meaningful. Our organization focuses on delivering high quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. By joining our team, you'll be working for an organization that values you and aims to be an employer of choice. You can expect to be part of a vibrant culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth. When you join us, you have the opportunity to find both personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values.

Location: Alpharus Health Residential Substance Use Treatment Facility

• 1080 E Park St, Carbondale, IL 62901

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9AM - 5PM

Nurse Practitioner responsibilities:

• Serves as a key team member to deliver all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments and consultations.
• Formulates initial client detoxification plan with diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions to stabilize client’s medical condition. 
• Provides guidance and counseling on health improvement, risk reduction, and disease prevention to nursing staff and clients. 
• Acts as senior medical professional on site, and works in conjunction with consulting physician for continued client care.
• Evaluates client response to medication and treatment; initiates appropriate changes to client care plan.
• Monitors clients, evaluations of medical problems and potential barriers to detoxification and recovery.
• Documents and charts client examination and assessment data, medical needs, treatment plan, diagnostic and medical interventions, and referrals; maintains client records to ensure local state and federal compliance.
• Works closely with intake/admissions department to ensure referrals are medically appropriate prior to admission, and medically cleared at the time of admission.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Nursing, or post basic program certificate in a clinical nursing specialty, preferably with national certification
• Current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)
• Five (5) years of experience in a health care setting, preferably including experience in the substance use field

Physical Requirements:

• Normal or corrected vision and some color vision, necessary to read thermometers, blood pressure gauges, dipstick analysis results, and so forth; and to see and evaluate presented symptoms and injuries (critical).
• Communication abilities necessary to gather and exchange information with clients and staff in person or by telephone provide care instructions, and schedule appointments (critical).
• Proofreading and checking documents for accuracy, and reading reports, on a regular basis (critical).
• Ability to respond to telephone, pages and intercoms (critical).

Compensation:

• $94,795 - $140,000/yr (salaried, exempt)
• Starting rates are determined based on years of experience, qualifications, and relevant skills.
• Alpharus Health conducts annual performance reviews, with merit increase eligibility determined by employee performance and organizational financial performance.

Benefits at Alpharus:

Health and Wellness:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health

Financial Wellbeing:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match 
• Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Alpharus
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Flexibility and Time Off:

• 18 paid time off days per year – accrual rates increase with years of service
• 9 paid company holidays
• Work-life-balance

Personal Development:

• Training & Development Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year
• eLearning access to online courses that provide CEU’s and job-related training
• Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance

Alpharus Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.