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Nurse Practitioner, Creating pool of applicants

University/Agency Illinois State University
Civil Service Classification Nurse Practitioner
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Posting Duration 11/11/2026 - 11/17/2026
Probationary Period 6 months

Job Description

The purpose of the Nurse Practitioner (Advanced Practice Nurse) is to care for patients in conjunction with a written collaborative agreement with a collaborating physician. This work includes diagnosis of illness and management of wellness and other conditions. In the care of patients, the APN uses advanced diagnostic skills, orders diagnostic tests, prescribes medication and drugs in accordance with the Nursing and Advanced Practice Nursing Act, and administers medications and drugs. The APN uses medical, therapeutic, and corrective measures to treat illness and improve health status.

Additional Information
University Benefit Highlights:

- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/


Qualifications

Required Qualifications
Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse
225 ILCS 65 et seq.


Salary

$52.17 per hour minimum


Links

ISU Jobs Website


Contact Information


University/Agency Illinois State University
Department/College Human Resources
Contact Breanna Crippen
Phone Number 309-438-3469
Address 718 W. College Avenue
Comments Special Instructions for Applicants
**This job posting is intended to create a pool of qualified candidates for a permanent position. Please monitor your e-mail for further information regarding your application status.

Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview.

Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse 225 ILCS 65 et seq. must be submitted by the deadline date in order to qualify for the position. The certification can be uploaded under optional documents or submitted by one of the optional ways listed below.

DD214 (if applicable) may be faxed, mailed, or delivered to Human Resources prior to the deadline on the posting in order to receive the maximum eligible points:

Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Breanna Crippen
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300

This is a full-time position on an academic calendar. It will be subject to academic break lay-off (such as spring break, summer break, etc).

This position is represented by AFSCME Local 3236 – HealthCare

Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois. If hired, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days from the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois driver’s license or a valid State of Illinois ID card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.

Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for Illinois State University in the United States. Illinois State University will not sponsor or take over the sp