Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

Are you passionate about whole-person, community-focused care? Do you believe health care is a right, not a privilege? At Chestnut Family Health Center, we serve individuals and families across the lifespan — from pediatrics to geriatrics — many of whom face significant barriers to care. We’re looking for a mission-driven Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) to join our team of dedicated professionals working in an integrated primary care and behavioral health setting.

This is more than just a job — it’s a chance to help build healthier communities, one patient at a time.

This is an FQHC position and is eligible for student loan forgiveness through certain programs.

• Provide comprehensive primary care services including acute, preventive, and chronic disease management for pediatric through geriatric patients.
• Conduct health assessments, physical exams, and develop treatment plans in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Serve as a prescriber in accordance with Illinois law and agency policy; participate in collaborative physician meetings and case discussions.
• Contribute to integrated care by participating in team huddles, staffing meetings, and consultation activities.
• Use electronic health records (EHR) for documentation and meet expected productivity, quality, and documentation standards.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with HRSA, Joint Commission, and other regulatory/accrediting bodies.
• Support continuous quality improvement and program development efforts.

• RN plus Master’s degree in nursing.
• Licensure as an APRN in the State of Illinois. Dual Missouri licensure preferred.
• License in good standing with the ability to bill for evaluating and prescribing medications.
• Active buprenorphine waiver or willingness to obtain.
• Previous psychiatric and primary care prescribing experience preferred.
• Fully executed Collaborative Agreement with a Chestnut-approved prescriber will be required.

Are you intrigued by this job but don’t meet every single requirement? Research shows that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs when that’s the case. Chestnut is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about any of our posted positions but your experience doesn’t line up perfectly, please apply anyway! You might be just the right candidate for another role. We’d love to explore the possibilities with you!

EOE – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. Chestnut welcomes applications from qualified individuals with recovery experience.

The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $96,250 - $110,000 annual salary. There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education, experience, local market conditions, and internal equity. Check out additional benefits here!