Advanced Practice Nurse - Primary Care

Advanced Practice Nurse - Primary Care - Decatur, Illinois

Salary: $110,000-$135,000 annually
Range based on education and experience

Schedule: Full-Time | Every other Friday off (paid wellness day)

This position is eligible for a $10,000 sign on bonus with a two-year employment commitment.

Looking for a career where your work truly matters? Heritage Behavioral Health Center is hiring passionate professionals!

We are a mission-driven Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic located in Decatur, Illinois, dedicated to improving mental health and substance use care for individuals across Central Illinois. We recognize that every team member impacts client care-regardless of their role.

• Collaborative, mission-driven work environment
• Every other Friday off - paid wellness days
• Competitive salaries aligned with state and national benchmarks
• Loan forgiveness eligibility through NHSC
• $10,000 sign-on bonus with two-year commitment

At Heritage, we believe in taking care of our staff so they can focus on caring for the individuals we serve. Our staff are our greatest asset-and we treat them as such!

Advanced Practice Nurse - Primary Care - Heritage Behavioral Health Center (Decatur, Illinois)

The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) will work with the primary healthcare team to ensure individuals with mental illness or substance use diagnoses receive high-quality primary medical care within the standard of care for Internal Medicine patients. This role combines clinical expertise with compassionate care to improve health outcomes for our clients.

• Perform physical examinations of patients to evaluate health and diagnose illnesses
• Determine, plan, and initiate appropriate treatment, adjusting as necessary
• Prescribe and dispense medications
• Document medical information in electronic health records
• Educate and counsel patients and families on health problems, treatment plans, and home care
• Encourage and promote preventive health care and positive health behaviors
• Request consultations or referrals with other healthcare providers
• Maintain knowledge of current medical trends, including medication use and side effects

• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Diplomacy and professionalism
• Decision-making and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively with a large team
• Self-confidence and ability to remain calm in stressful situations

• Graduate degree from an accredited nursing school (Master of Science in Nursing)
• Current licensure in the State of Illinois (in good standing and without prior disciplinary action)
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance

• Generous Time Off: Vacation, sick, personal, and holiday leave
• Wellness Benefits: Every other Friday off paid, EAP, and fitness reimbursement
• Insurance: Health, dental, vision, flex spending accounts, and additional life insurance (with substantial agency contribution toward health coverage)
• Retirement: 401k and Roth options
• Professional Growth: Tuition assistance and continuing education opportunities
• Loan Forgiveness: Eligible through the National Health Service Corps