Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - New Graduates Welcome!

Salary:

$105,218.00

Annually Location :

Belvidere Medical Building -

Waukegan, IL Job Type:

Full-Time Job Number:

15904

Department:

Health Department Division:

Physical Health /

Healthcare Operations Opening Date:

04/23/2026

Salary Grade:

Ungraded General Description Our Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) serve our community through providing direct clinical care of clients, including ordering of lab tests, counseling of patients, developing treatment plans and prescribing medication (within the scope of their education and certification of the collaborative agreement with their collaborating physician). Listen to a testimonial from our Director of Provider Operations to learn more about her experience working here. Essential Functions Works with staff, as a team, to provide high quality care to our patients by identifying and assessing health concerns, examines the patient based on the health concern, and creating a plan specific to the patient needs. Develops and maintains an awareness of the Chronic Care Model Processes in order to reduce health disparities within our communities. Provides clinical consultation to other staff members and supervision of staff and students as assigned. Demonstrates adherence to National Patient Safety Goals and plan. Participates in quality improvement activities to assess, monitor and improve program services as well as mandatory in-services and drills, attends staff meetings and other training, including appropriate age specific educational trainings offered on a regular basis for professional development.

Scheduled Hours :

Based on Clinic Needs 40 Hours per Week Monday - Friday with a weekly evening rotation and a monthly Saturday rotation Knowledge Skills Abilities and Education Required Master's Degree in Nursing or postmaster certification as an APN r equired. Appropriate certification by National certifying body as required by state law (ANCC, NCCC, NAPNAP, AMCB, or ACC) is required. Current Illinois licensure Advanced Practice License is required. Supplemental Information As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe that services must be available without barriers. No residents are turned away due to the inability to pay. We believe in providing services in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination or bias. Whether assuring accessible and effective care, impacting policy, or assessing and monitoring risks, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has been an essential part of the public health system in Lake County for 60 years. We are looking for passionate, qualified team members who can help make a difference in our agency and, most importantly, in our community. Additional information about the Lake County Health Department, our culture, and why you should join our team can be found at At this time, you must live in Illinois or Wisconsin to be eligible to work at Lake County Health Department. You can find our salary grades at For unionized positions, a list of our collective bargaining agreements can be found here: https://www.lakecountyil.gov/2686/Collective-Bargaining-Agreements . Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam. The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Here at the Health Department, we are proud to employ a diverse workforce of dedicated individuals focused on promoting the health and well-being of all who live, work, and play in Lake County. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought and collaboration, enabling each employee to perform at their maximum potential and to more effectively work with clients, patients, and employees.

We offer:

Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees Paid Time Off to support work-life balance IMRF Pension and 457 retirement plans Paid Parental Leave Tuition Reimbursement You can find more details on our benefits on our website at 01 Are you an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of Illinois? Yes, I am an APRN in the state of Illinois. No, but I am an APRN in another state. I have completed school, but have not yet received my APRN license. No, I am not an

APRN. 02

Please summarize your relevant experience. 03 Do you have experience with any electronic medical records systems; such as NextGen? If yes, explain. If not, lists the systems you have used. 04 Please share why you are interested in working for this program and how your experience directly relates to this opening. Required Question