Advanced Practice Nurse – Pediatric Infectious Disease

UI Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 97,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UI Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse in Pediatric Infectious Disease to provide expert care for pediatric patients with complex infections. This role entails comprehensive health assessments, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and educational involvement with nursing students. Located in Peoria, IL, this position offers competitive salary and benefits at one of the leading medical institutions.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required.
• Current license as a Professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice is required.
• Staff Nursing experience in Pediatrics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the care of patients within assigned area and determine diagnoses.
• Perform physical exams and record findings; prescribe medications.
• Participate in the educational experiences of nursing and medical students.

Skills

Clinical Judgement

Patient Care Management

Communication Skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Graduation from accredited APRN program

Job description

Advanced Practice Nurse – Pediatric Infectious Disease

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Hiring Department: UICOMP-Pediatrics

Location: Peoria, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1035635

Posting Close Date: 9/9/2025

Salary: $97,000 to $110,000 per year

We are seeking a dedicated Pediatric Infectious Disease APN/NP to join our team, providing expert care to pediatric patients with complex infections, including immunocompromised hosts, HIV, and emerging infectious diseases. The role involves outpatient and/or inpatient care, collaboration with physicians, and participation in research/education.

Position Summary

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) provides comprehensive health care for assigned patients/community as determined by scope of practice guidelines and specialty. This includes completion of a health assessment, determining diagnosis, planning and prescribing treatment within the parameters of medical staff privileges at the University of Illinois and area of expertise. The APRN participates in the educational experiences of nursing students, medical students, residents and other health care disciplines.

The APRN is required to have and maintain a faculty appointment in order to receive clinical privileges to practice at the University of Illinois.

Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned as but not limited to:
• Clinical: Diagnosing and managing pediatric infectious diseases, ordering/interpreting lab tests, prescribing medications, performing procedures (if applicable).
• Collaboration: Working with pediatricians, ID physicians, pharmacists, and infection control teams.
• Education: Counseling families on prevention, treatment, and follow-up care.
• Research/Quality Improvement: Participation in clinical trials, guidelines, or infection prevention initiatives (if applicable).
• 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.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Staff Nursing experience in Pediatrics preferred.
• Prior experience in pediatrics, infectious disease, immunology, or hospital medicine is a plus
• Strong clinical judgment in pediatric infectious diseases (e.g., antibiotic stewardship, viral infections, travel medicine).
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication skills for patient/family education.
  
  
  

About University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria (UICOMP) Department of Pediatrics and OSF Healthcare Children’s Hospital of Illinois:

UICOMP is one of the three regional campuses of the University of Illinois College of Medicine, one of the largest public medical schools in the country. UICOMP’s educational programs include 244 medical students and 300 residents/fellows in 21 different post graduate programs. The Department of Pediatrics is one of the largest departments at UICOMP. In collaboration with the OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois, the Department has 19 divisions and over 145 faculty members providing general pediatrics and subspecialty services to the pediatric population in Central Illinois. The current research infrastructure within the Department includes an office of research, a dedicated biostatistician and an internal research funding mechanism to support our faculty.

About Children’s Hospital Of Illinois

The primary teaching hospital of UICOMP is Children’s Hospital of Illinois, a tertiary care facility serving a 37-county region with a population base of over two million. Children’s Hospital of Illinois provides comprehensive services to children, including Quaternary Care NICU and a state-designated Pediatric Critical Care Center. Children’s Hospital of Illinois is a major medical facility with 136 beds and a 32-bed critical care unit and the only Level 1 trauma center in Illinois outside of Chicago. There are existing resources through UICOMP and Children’s Hospital of Illinois for seeding research funding, quality and outcomes focused academic work and innovation in health education.

Jump Trading Simulation & Education Center, a part of OSF Innovation, is a collaboration between University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria and OSF HealthCare. Jump replicates a variety of patient care settings to ensure novice and seasoned clinicians can practice handling medical situations in a real-world environment. Boasting six floors and 168,000 square feet, the center is one of the largest of its kind and provides space for conferences, anatomic training, virtual reality and innovation. For more information, visit www.jumpsimulation.org

About Peoria, Il

One of the oldest communities in Illinois with a population of 113,150 Peoria is equal distance from Chicago and St. Louis. Here we have an enviable standard of living, exciting venues within a 15-20 minute drive from our homes, safe streets, quality and quantity shopping, our own symphony, our own ballet, Broadway Theater League, museums, art guilds, first-class medical facilities, the nation's oldest community theater and oldest Santa Claus parade.

Our vibrant riverfront showcases a multitude of festivals and celebrations that light up the summer nights much like our extraordinary Fourth of July Sky Concert fireworks show that draws well over one hundred thousand annually. Residents are flocking to live in the refurbished warehouses and lofts on Water Street that produce the perfect lifestyle for a 24/7 city.

We have many global businesses that allow Peoria to play all over the world through their products and services. Peoria has begun to diversify its economy with infotech industries as well. Thus our business community attracts some of the brightest graduates throughout the nation.

To apply, please visit this job listing on the UIC Job Board at, https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/15197?c=uic , scroll towards the bottom of the page and click, “Apply Now”.

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For fullest consideration please apply by 7/4/2025.

The budgeted salary range for the position is $97,000 to $110,000 per year.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits, https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits/ .

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters at https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/one.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=5705 to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

As an EOE/AA employer, the University of Illinois encourages applications from individuals regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, and Veteran or disability status.

The University of Illinois conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an accommodation at https://jobs.uic.edu/request-and-accomodation/

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