Advance Practice Registered Nurse Coordinator (APRN) Peds Critical Care

Advocate Health; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Pediatric APRN to lead pediatric nursing initiatives and collaborate with senior leaders to advance care quality. The role involves guiding interprofessional teams, developing policies, and driving evidence-based practice across pediatric inpatient services.

The position requires an MSN APRN with strong data analysis, education, and mentoring skills, plus a Illinois RN license and current BLS/PALS certifications. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• MSN APRN required with pediatric focus.
• Minimum 4 years in APRN nursing, with pediatrics preferred.
• RN license held in state where employed; BLS/ACLS may be required.

Responsibilities

• Consult with senior leadership to assess system issues and models of care.
• Lead/interprofessional teams to deliver integrated pediatric care.
• Develop/revise pediatric nursing policies and guidelines for change.
• Analyze clinical data to drive quality improvement and research.
• Plan, develop, and deliver training and education.
• Provide pediatric nursing consultation for new initiatives to improve outcomes.
• Engage direct-care nurses to implement planned changes.
• Participate in continuing professional development for pediatrics.
• Promote evidence-based pediatric nursing practice.
• Collaborate on monitoring and improving quality, safety, and care.
• Seek opportunities for research dissemination at conferences.
• Mentor others in quality improvement, EBP, innovation, and research.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Remote team leadership

Video conferencing

EMR proficiency

Education

MSN APRN

RN license

Job description

Major Responsibilities

• Consults with senior ACH and AAH leadership to assess, problem-solve, and evaluate system issues, barriers, and models of care.
• Lead and/or participate in nursing and interprofessional teams to provide integrated delivery of patient care services.
• Develop, review, and revise pediatric nursing policies, procedures, protocols, and/or guidelines to facilitate organizational change reflecting EBP.
• Analyze clinical data including quality and safety reports to determine appropriate clinical initiatives (Quality Improvement/EBP/Research).
• Participate in the planning and development of process changes, training, and/or education.
• Provides pediatric nursing consultation for new and ongoing initiatives to improve pediatric inpatient nursing care and patient outcomes.
• Promote and enlist the involvement of direct-care nurses and others to organize and implement planned change.
• Participates in planning and design of continuing professional development related to pediatric nursing and promotion of these activities across AAH.
• Promote awareness in implementation of evidence-based pediatric nursing practice.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership in the monitoring, evaluation, and facilitation of the quality, safety, and appropriateness of patient care through EBP, innovation, and research.
• Seek professional opportunities for research and EBP dissemination through publication or presentations at local, regional, national, and international conferences.
• Assist and/or mentor others in quality improvement, EBP, innovation, and/or research activities.

Licensure Required

• Nurse, Registered (RN)
• Advance Practice Registered Nurse, APRN

Education/Experience Required

Level of Education: Minimum of Masters of Science in Nursing degree as an APRN Years of Experience: 4 years minimum in area of specialty as APRN. 5 years of RN experience preferred with a minimum of 4 years of experience as an APRN. Pediatric nursing experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including experience in leading remote teams through the use of technology including video and audio conferencing. Travel may be required. Proficiency with an Electronic Medical Record. Ability to work varying hours to meet the needs of Advocate Aurora Health. Ability to work under stressful conditions in order to meet deadlines.

License/Registration/Certification: National pediatric nursing certification from an accredited body; Current Illinois APRN License; Current Illinois Registered Nurse License; Current BLS certification; Current PALS certification

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.