Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Join Southern Illinois’ leading healthcare organization, with 350 team members who believe that in taking care of each other and our patients and clients, we create new opportunities for success and bring big dreams to life.

Position: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

We are seeking an experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to conduct patient evaluations, determine diagnosis and develop comprehensive care plans, including medication prescription and management. If you are passionate about working with patients and their families to communicate, develop and carry out appropriate treatment plans and compassionate care, you would be an ideal addition to the Shawnee team. About Shawnee Health CareSince its founding in 1971, Shawnee Health Service has fostered the development of health and social services in southern Illinois providing for many of the area’s most underserved residents. We take a proactive role in our communities by recruiting the very best practitioners with only the greatest dedication to their profession. Our non-profit corporation is wholly committed to being an integral part of the communities which we serve and do whatever it takes to improve the health of Southern Illinois.

Benefits of Our Practice Opportunities:

• Eleven community health centers consisting of medical, dental, and behavioral health.
• Wide referral network
• Competitive salary and benefits packages
• HRSA Student Loan Repayment
• Opportunity for professional development
• On-site management staff

Community Information:

• Surrounded by the beautiful Shawnee National Forest
• Small town living with metropolitan amenities
• High standard of living with low cost of living
• University-level educational system, including John A Logan College and Southern Illinois University
• Abundance of outdoor activities such as lakes, rivers, hiking, camping, golf courses and the southern Illinois Wine Trail
• Cultural activities from local festivals to touring performances

Requirements/Qualifications:Education & Training

• Satisfactory completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, State of Illinois Nurse Practitioner License and Board Certification in Psychiatry and Mental Health or eligibility thereafter.

Experience:

• A minimum of two years experience with the above certification.

COVID-19 vaccination is a mandatory condition of employment. Absent an approved exemption/accommodation, all employees must be fully vaccinated by receiving both doses of a two-dose vaccine series (Pfizer or Moderna) or one dose of the single-dose vaccine (Janssen). If not already vaccinated, new hires must (1) receive the one dose of the single-dose vaccine (Janssen) on or before their first day of work; (2) be able to receive both doses of a two-dose vaccine series (Pfizer or Moderna); or receive an approved exemption/accommodation on or before their first day of work. Employees who refuse COVID-19 vaccination in accordance with this mandate absent an approved exemption/accommodation will be considered to have voluntarily resigned from employment or, if an individual has not yet started employment, their offer of employment will be withdrawn.