APRN, Advanced Practice Nurse, Outpatient Cardiology, Chicago - Full Time

Advocate Health Care; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Trinity Hospital’s outpatient cardiology clinic at Imani Village in Chicago’s South Side provides compassionate, innovative care. This role focuses on managing follow-up patients, chart reviews, and patient education with a collaborative team in a clinic free of nights, weekends, or holidays.

You will work within an interdisciplinary team, document in the EMR, and participate in quality initiatives while maintaining up-to-date clinical skills and AMN relationships with patients and

Qualifications

• Active RN and APRN license in state(s) of practice.
• National board certification in clinical practice area.
• DEA Registration active prior to hire.
• Illinois Controlled Substance License.
• BLS and/or ACLS (within 6 months of hire).
• Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage 14–16 follow-up patients daily in outpatient cardiology.
• Perform chart reviews and in-basket management.
• Deliver evidence-based patient education.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR with compliant coding and billing.
• Participate in quality, safety, and performance initiatives.
• Support onboarding and education of new team members and students.
• Maintain and advance clinical skills through ongoing education.

Skills

Clinical proficiency

Independent work

Team collaboration

EMR proficiency

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

APRN license

Tools

EMR software

Billing systems

Job description

Your Expertise. Our Community. Together, We Heal.

Join Our Mission at Imani Village

Step into a role where community impact meets clinical excellence. Advocate Trinity Hospital’s outpatient cardiology clinic at Imani Village is more than a workplace—it’s a health and wellness hub serving Chicago’s South Side with compassion and innovation.

What You’ll Do

• Manage 14–16 follow-up patients daily in an outpatient cardiology setting
• Perform chart reviews and in-basket management
• Deliver evidence-based care and patient education
• Collaborate with a supportive interdisciplinary team
• Enjoy a predictable schedule with no nights, weekends, or holidays

Clinical Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage treatment plans appropriate for patient age, acuity, and condition.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies; prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies.
• Manage conditions using evidence-based care, cost-effectiveness, and risk-benefit analysis.
• Provide health promotion, disease prevention, and patient/family education.
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team; escalated care when necessary.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the EMR; ensure compliant coding and billing.
• Facilitate coordinated care and clear communication among healthcare team members.
• Perform office procedures within granted privileges and competency.

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in quality, safety, and performance initiatives.
• Support onboarding and education of new team members and students.
• Maintain and advance clinical skills through ongoing education.
• Meet standards for productivity, access, and quality metrics.
• Demonstrate knowledge of age‑specific care principles.

Minimum Education And Experience

• Licensure: Active RN and APRN license(s) in state(s) of practice
• Certification: National board certification in clinical practice area
• DEA Registration: Active prior to hire
• Illinois Practice: Active Illinois Controlled Substance License
• Certifications: BLS and/or ACLS (within 6 months of hire)
• Education: Master’s Degree in Nursing
• Experience: No prior experience required

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• High level of clinical proficiency and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency with EMR and evolving technology.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist throughout the day.
• Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist; carry up to 40 lbs.
• Functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing.