Pediatric GI APRN: Clinical Leader & Educator

UI Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria seeks a Pediatric Gastroenterology Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to join the Department of Pediatrics. The APRN will deliver patient-centered GI care, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to education and quality improvement within a growing academic pediatric GI practice.

Clinical duties include assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and education of patients and families, with academic appointments

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

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 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.

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Doctorate of Nursing Practice

Graduation from accredited APRN program

Current license as a Professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice

Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois

Job description

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria seeks a Pediatric Gastroenterology Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to join the Department of Pediatrics. The APRN will deliver patient-centered GI care, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to education and quality improvement within a growing academic pediatric GI practice.

Clinical duties include assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and education of patients and families, with academic appointments