Nurse Practitioner - FNP
Updated 10/07/26
Springfield, Illinois, United States
Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatry
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MSN/MSRN
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with Full Practice Authority (FPA) to provide primary medical care within an adult inpatient setting. This is a full-time, onsite role with a consistent weekday schedule and no on-call or weekend requirements.
Job Responsibilities
Performs general medical evaluations and provides ongoing medical care and relevant diagnostic and treatment services to individuals.
Conducts physical/medical examinations on individuals at time of admission.
Documents findings and recommendations and writes progress notes concerning individual’s progress; orders and interprets laboratory tests or other diagnostic procedures.
Makes regular rounds evaluating medical progress and updates reports and charts.
Provides routine medical treatment of illness and injury, prescribing medications and therapy per established protocols.
Advises nursing staff on treatment modalities and procedures needed for individual treatment.
Participates in treatment planning for individuals. Reviews out-of-house consultations and verifies follow-up of recommendations.
Provides emergency medical care when nursing staff identify an acute psychiatric need and request an individual be seen immediately. Examines staff when injuries are sustained on the job and triages them as required/needed.
Serves as an active and contributing member in assigned committees, staff meetings, teaching conferences, and clinical committees. Participates in the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team to evaluate clinical medical needs. Provides ongoing evidence-based practice research and Joint Commission standards compliance.
Qualifications
Full practice authority via State of Illinois
Current Illinois Controlled Substance certificate
Current DEA certificate
Mantoux skin test prior to starting work or documentation of negative Mantoux within last 90 days
Working Hours
37.5 hours per week.
No weekends or Holiday coverage required - no after hour on call.
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