Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

Chestnut Health Systems is seeking a skilled and compassionate Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to provide integrated medication and behavioral health services across our programs. This role supports both youth and adults and works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care. The APRN may provide services in person and via telehealth and must be willing to work across multiple locations as assigned.

Chestnut Health Systems™ is a leading provider of integrated health care services. Since 1973, Chestnut has grown to more than 800 committed, compassionate employees providing substance use, mental health, and primary care treatment to patients in Illinois and Missouri. We provide fully integrated care for all our patients by combining behavioral health care services with our community-based primary care health centers. Chestnut also conducts research and training throughout the U.S.A.

• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation for each patient, including evaluations, diagnoses, medication reconciliation, follow-ups, and progress notes, in accordance with agency and program policies.
• Provide prescriber services in compliance with the Nurse Practitioner Collaborative Agreement, applicable Illinois and/or Missouri regulations, and Chestnut policies and procedures.
• Deliver medication management services for assigned populations, including psychiatric services and Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD), for both youth and adults.
• Offer in-person and telehealth services as assigned, considering patient preferences when clinically appropriate.
• Collaborate closely with an assigned physician when recommending and managing controlled substances.
• Supervise assigned Medication Assistants (MA) or Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA), including hiring, training, evaluating performance, and delegating tasks in accordance with the Nursing Practice Act.
• Model and reinforce evidence-based practices, including recovery-oriented care, trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and the principles of hope, respect, empowerment, wellness, and connectedness.
• Maintain positive and professional relationships within Chestnut and with community partners to support quality care and a positive work environment.
• Participate as an active member of the treatment team by attending meetings, patient staffing, training, and program development activities, utilizing Relias when available.
• Serve as a preceptor when assigned and assist with coverage for other Chestnut prescribers as needed to ensure continuity of care.
• Demonstrate Chestnut’s commitment to customer service excellence by following organizational behavioral standards.
• Protect the confidentiality and security of all patient and organizational information at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned or negotiated with the supervisor.

• Registered Nurse (R.N.) with a master’s degree in nursing.
• Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of Missouri; dual Illinois licensure preferred.
• License in good standing with the ability to bill for evaluating and prescribing medications.
• Fully executed Collaborative Agreement with a Chestnut-approved prescriber required.
• Previous prescribing experience preferred.
• Psychiatric certification and experience prescribing psychiatric medications preferred when assigned to psychiatric services.
• Experience prescribing Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) preferred.
• Moderate computer skills required, including email, videoconferencing for telehealth and meetings, medication registries, and electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Must be willing to work at multiple sites.

Are you intrigued by this job but don’t meet every single requirement? Chestnut is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about any of our posted positions but your experience doesn’t line up perfectly, please apply anyway! We’d love to explore the possibilities with you.

Chestnut Health Systems is a leader in the effort to achieve health equity, providing high-quality health and human services in underserved communities. We deliver trauma-informed, fully integrated care by combining behavioral health with community-based primary health care. Chestnut’s research division is nationally recognized for its contribution to evidence-based practices. Our empathic and innovative employees live our mission of making a difference.

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!