PLEASE BE ADVISED that this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Cook County and the National Nurses Organizing Committee. Pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement, Cook County will exhaust internal eligible applicants prior to considering external applicants. Cook County is assembling a list of qualified candidates for this position that will be considered should the position not be filled with internal eligible applicants.

LOCATION: CORE CENTER

SHIFT: 8AM - 4PM

Grant End Date: 02-28-2026

Salary: $49.499 - $67.709 Hourly

Salary is commensurate with years of RN experience indicated at time of application submittal. Experience not disclosed or documented at the time of application will not be considered for initial step placement.

JOB SUMMARY UNION - NNOC

The APN-Nurse Practitioner provides care to People Living with HIV (PLWH) and persons at risk for HIV supporting the Cook County Health Integrated Program (CCHIP) at Provident Hospital of Cook County Health and throughout Ambulatory & Community Health Network (ACHN) locations as needed.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Provides primary care services to PLWH in clinics at CORE Center and other ACHN clinic sites through appointments, telephone follow-up, patient interviews, health maintenance counseling, compliance/exit interviews, liaison with diagnostic services, patient advocacy, and referrals to case managers and chemical dependency counselors as warranted.

• Provides sexually transmitted infection (STI) assessments, evaluation, and treatment and treatment as well as Pre-Exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to those at risk for HIV acquisition.

• Counsels patients regarding transmission of STIs/HIV and risk reduction strategies.

• Provides evaluation, treatment, and counseling for viral hepatitis (hepatitis B and

• hepatitis C) patients in collaboration with the attending physician and assists with

• obtaining prior authorization for those services, as needed.

• Elicits a comprehensive, accurate history and performs a routine physical examination

• of patients who are 18 and older on initial presentation to clinic.

• Elicits an accurate history and performs a problem-oriented screening examination for

• patients in follow-up situations.

• Selects performance and/or interprets the appropriate routine laboratory and diagnostic

• studies/procedures.

• Maintains records of routine laboratory and diagnostic studies/procedures for the

• purpose of completing medical records and maintaining an adequate database.

• Identifies problems, organizes, and integrates patient information and records and presents pertinent data.

• Documents all care provided, procedures performed, and medication list in the electronic health record (EMR).

• Initiates/implements a medical management plan in collaboration with the supervising physician.

• Instructs and counsels patients regarding physical and mental health to include diet,

• health maintenance, therapy, referral, and follow-up services.

• Reviews and monitors medical management and therapy plans and implements

• appropriate continuing treatment in collaboration with supervising physician.

• Cooperates with support services personnel to implement the social service treatment

• plan in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team.

• Participates in continuing education in HIV to remain current.

• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding patient information.

• Performs duties in keeping with CCHIP policies and procedures.

• Attends routine meetings to discuss HIV and CCHIP Programs and activities.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Are you licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois? Required

• Are you licensed as an Advanced Practice Nurse-Nurse Practitioner in the State of Illinois? Required

• Do you possess a Current Illinois Practice Act Prescriptive Authority? Required

• Master's degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing, required.
• Certification by a nationally recognized body as designated by the rules and regulations of the Nurse Practice Act, required.

• Current HIV/AIDS clinical nursing experience, required.

• Experience with multiple diagnosed patients (concurrent mental health and substance abuse
  problems), required.

• Must possess an Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to work with all levels of individuals internally and externally

• Demonstrate communication skills to lead and teach

• Ability to work with patients and co-workers of diverse background

• Strong customer service and empathy skills

• Demonstrates good computer and typing skills

• Demonstrate good phone and email etiquette skills with strong response times

• Demonstrate analytical and organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict resolution skills

• Ability to interpret complex organizational systems

• Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize projects and tasks

• Ability to see and hear clearly (including with correction)

• Ability to tolerate exposure to unpleasant noise, odor and temperature

• Ability to work flexible hours, and may include evenings and/or weekends according to the needs of the clinic

• Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy, and precision

• Demonstrate physical, mental and muscular coordination

VETERAN PREFERENCE

PLEASE READ

When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service.

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

• Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

• Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"

• Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable.

OR

A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver's License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• 100% Tuition Reimbursement for nursing-related programs
• You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/

MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.

Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.

*Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.

*CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.

COOK COUNTY GOVERNMENT HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.