Pediatric Critical Care APN/PA – Advanced Practice Leader

Advocate Health Care; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care seeks an experienced RN/APRN with a Masters in Nursing to join our clinical team. You will assess and manage patient care, order and interpret tests, and prescribe therapies in coordination with physicians.

Emphasis on health promotion, disease prevention, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The role requires state licensure, board certification, and DEA registration, plus strong EMR skills and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Nursing required.
• Active national board certification in area of clinical practice (APRN).
• DEA registration before hire.
• Illinois Controlled Substances License if practicing in Illinois.
• BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to age groups and life span.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage treatment plans appropriate for age and condition.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies; prescribe therapies.
• Provide health promotion, disease prevention, and counseling.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team; refer as needed.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation; ensure compliant coding/billing.
• Facilitate coordinated care and clear communication among care team.
• Perform procedures per privileges and specialty practice as applicable.

Skills

Clinical proficiency

Communication skills

Independent work

EMR proficiency

Organizational skills

Education

Masters Degree in Nursing

National board certification (APRN)

DEA registration

Illinois Controlled Substances License

Job description

Advocate Health Care seeks an experienced RN/APRN with a Masters in Nursing to join our clinical team. You will assess and manage patient care, order and interpret tests, and prescribe therapies in coordination with physicians.

Emphasis on health promotion, disease prevention, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The role requires state licensure, board certification, and DEA registration, plus strong EMR skills and adherence to safety and quality standards.