Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - Substance Use Disorder/Community Outreach (70% FTE)
Chicago
Friday, 01 May 2026
Manage the care of patients within assigned area and/or area of expertise and within parameters of medical staff privileges. Obtain relevant patient health history. Study and interpret patient tests and records. Perform physical exam and record findings. Perform various diagnostic, preventive and/or therapeutic procedures, and/or order special screenings and developmental or laboratory tests to diagnose conditions; interpret results. Prescribe/order appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and develop a treatment plan. Develop an educational plan for patient/family. Assist with scheduling of patients for upcoming procedures including coordinating with other services (division, departments) and completion of necessary documentation, scheduling forms and clearance. Order appropriate consultation/referral. Determine effectiveness of treatment plan with documentation of treatment provided and patient outcomes. Reassess and modify plan with patient/family and treatment team within the parameters of medical staff privileges. Provide services specific to people who use drugs, including providing wound care for patients with injection-related wounds, performing ultrasound-guided blood draws, and administering long-acting injectable buprenorphine and naltrexone treatment for opioid use disorder. Provide street outreach as part of the mobile unit team in areas with high overdose rates in Chicago. Participates in the educational experiences of nursing students, medical students, residents and other healthcare disciplines. By being involved in case conferences, serving as a preceptor and mentor, assisting with curriculum development and instruction. The Advanced Practice Nurse is required to have and maintain a faculty appointment in order to receive clinical privileges to practice at the University of Illinois Health System. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned, including community outreach work. Travel is required to offsite clinical locations. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Master’s Degree in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required. Graduation from accredited APRN program. Current license as a Professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice. Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois required. Certified Addiction Registered Nurse-Advanced Practice (CARN-AP) certification required. At least 2 years of experience in addiction treatment, including experience with long-acting injectable buprenorphine and methadone. At least 2 years experience in street medicine, including prior experience managing injection-related wounds. Experience with ultrasound-guided blood draws. Preferred Qualifications - Experience working in harm-reduction-oriented care models, mobile health programs, or community outreach settings. - Experience working with underserved or marginalized populations