Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Heartland Human Care Services
Job overview
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Part-Time) role at Heartland Human Care Services involves delivering primary health care services to special populations, focusing on health promotion and disease prevention to improve patient outcomes.
Responsibilities and impact
The NP will assess client health needs, provide continuous primary care, prescribe treatments, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, participate in quality assurance, maintain clinical competence, document care, and respond to crisis situations as needed.
Experience and skills
Requires a Master's degree in nursing, active Illinois Advanced Practice Nurse licensure or Physician's Assistant license, and preferably pediatric experience; bilingual skills and strong communication are preferred.
Work environment and culture
The work environment is moderately noisy with flexible scheduling across multiple Chicago-area sites, emphasizing collaboration, emotional intelligence, and professional growth.
Company information
Heartland Human Care Services is a healthcare organization focused on providing accessible, affordable, and accountable care to diverse populations in Chicago.
Job location and travel
The position is based in Logan Square, Chicago, IL, with on-site clinic visits and some remote work flexibility; travel to various Chicago-area sites may be required.
Unique job features
The role includes responsibility for protocol development, quality assurance, and acting as a preceptor, with 24/7 on-call crisis response duties.
Company overview
Heartland Human Care Services (HHCS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive support services to vulnerable populations, including immigrants, refugees, and individuals experiencing homelessness. They offer programs in housing, healthcare, employment, and legal assistance to help clients achieve self-sufficiency and improve their quality of life. Founded as part of Heartland Alliance, HHCS has a long history of advocating for social justice and human rights, leveraging grants, donations, and government funding to sustain their impactful initiatives.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your advanced nursing qualifications, including your Master’s degree and active Illinois Advanced Practice Nurse licensure, emphasizing your experience in psychiatric care and pediatrics if applicable.
Focus on showcasing your skills in client assessment, care coordination, prescribing treatment modalities, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, as these are core to the role at Heartland Human Care Services.
Apply through multiple channels such as the Heartland Human Care Services corporate website, LinkedIn, and relevant healthcare job boards to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with professionals in the Health Services division at Heartland Human Care Services on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on their recent community health initiatives or asking about their experience working with special populations to start a conversation.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'psychiatric nurse practitioner,' 'care coordination,' 'diagnostic testing,' 'protocol development,' and 'quality assurance' to ensure your resume passes automated screenings.
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