Nurse Practitioner — Independent Clinician & Team Leader

Advocate Health; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse (RN/APRN) to provide comprehensive, evidence‑based patient care within an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and collaboration with physicians to optimize outcomes.

The role emphasizes clinical excellence, documentation integrity, and ongoing professional development to ensure high‑quality, patient‑centered care across age groups.

Qualifications

• High level of clinical proficiency required.
• Excellent decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a health care team.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR).
• Strong communication skills and relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, diagnoses and determines management plans based on age, acuity and clinical condition.
• Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies and prescribes therapies as appropriate.
• Provides health promotion, prevention and disease management counseling for patients and families.
• Maintains accurate EMR documentation and adheres to coding and billing practices.
• Collaborates with physicians and health care team; refers/escalates as needed.

Skills

Clinical proficiency

Decision making

Independent work

Team collaboration

EMR proficiency

Communication

Organization

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse (RN/APRN) to provide comprehensive, evidence‑based patient care within an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and collaboration with physicians to optimize outcomes.

The role emphasizes clinical excellence, documentation integrity, and ongoing professional development to ensure high‑quality, patient‑centered care across age groups.