Pediatric Palliative Care APP | Advanced Practice

Advocate Health; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Illinois seeks an experienced advanced practice registered nurse to lead pediatric palliative care initiatives and manage complex patient plans. You will assess, diagnose, and adjust treatment in collaboration with physicians, order tests, authorize medications, and educate families.

The role requires active APRN license, board certification in pediatric practice, and strong communication within a multidisciplinary team. Experience in pediatric pain management is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required and APRN/NP license in states of practice.
• Active national board certification in area of clinical practice.
• APRN/NP license with pediatric focus required for role.
• CPNP-AC certification required; FNP not qualified for this role.
• DEA registration active prior to hire; Illinois CSSL active for IL practice.
• BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, diagnoses, and determines treatment plans appropriate for age and condition.
• Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies and therapies.
• Provides health promotion and disease prevention counseling to patients and families.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team and refers when needed.
• Maintains timely EMR documentation and compliant coding/billing submission.
• Participates in quality, safety, and peer-review activities and education of staff.
• Ensures productivity standards and timely patient care delivery.

Skills

Clinical proficiency

Decision making

Independent work

EMR proficiency

Communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

RN license

APRN/NP license

CPNP-AC certification

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Advocate Health in Illinois seeks an experienced advanced practice registered nurse to lead pediatric palliative care initiatives and manage complex patient plans. You will assess, diagnose, and adjust treatment in collaboration with physicians, order tests, authorize medications, and educate families.

The role requires active APRN license, board certification in pediatric practice, and strong communication within a multidisciplinary team. Experience in pediatric pain management is preferred.