Pediatric Critical Care APN: Advanced Practitioner

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

Job summary

Advocate Health in Park Ridge, IL seeks a licensed RN/APRN to provide clinical care across age groups. You will assess, diagnose, and implement treatment plans within an interdisciplinary team, while maintaining thorough EMR documentation and ensuring safe, evidence-based patient care.

The role requires a Master’s Degree in Nursing, active RN/APRN licenses, national board certification, DEA registration, and appropriate professional certifications.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing required.
• Active RN and APRN licenses in practice states.
• Active national board certification in area of practice.
• Active DEA registration prior to hire.
• Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire, if applicable.
• BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and determine/alter treatment plans appropriate for age and condition.
• Manage conditions based on evidence-based care, risks, and alternatives.
• Provide health promotion, disease prevention, and education to patients and families.
• Work in an interdisciplinary team; escalate to physician or team member when needed.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation and compliant coding/billing.
• Facilitate coordinated care and communication among healthcare team and community agencies.
• Perform office or hospital procedures within scope and privileges.
• Participate in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives and committees.
• Educate and onboard new team members and students.
• Maintain productivity, access, and quality metrics for safe patient care.
• Provide age-appropriate care and apply growth/development knowledge.

Skills

Clinical proficiency

Independent work

EMR proficiency

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Advocate Health in Park Ridge, IL seeks a licensed RN/APRN to provide clinical care across age groups. You will assess, diagnose, and implement treatment plans within an interdisciplinary team, while maintaining thorough EMR documentation and ensuring safe, evidence-based patient care.

The role requires a Master’s Degree in Nursing, active RN/APRN licenses, national board certification, DEA registration, and appropriate professional certifications.