Trauma Surgery APN — Advanced Care & Leadership

Advocate Health; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Oak Lawn, IL seeks an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) to assess, diagnose and manage acute and complex patient cases within an interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes evidence-based care, patient education, and collaboration with physicians to optimize treatment plans and outcomes. A Master’s in Nursing and active APRN license are required, with DEA registration and Illinois C/S licensing as applicable.

Qualifications

• Active RN and APRN license in state of practice, AND
• Active national board certification in area of clinical practice and populations served, AND
• Active DEA registration prior to hire, AND
• If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire, AND
• Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire
• Education Required: Master’s Degree in Nursing

Responsibilities

• Assesses, diagnoses, and determines treatment plans appropriate for age and clinical condition.
• Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies and prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
• Works within an interdisciplinary team and seeks consultations or referrals as appropriate.
• Maintains accurate EMR documentation and compliant coding/billing practices.
• Participates in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives and education of new team members.
• Ensures patient care delivery is timely, safe, and coordinated across the care team.

Skills

Clinical proficiency

Independent work

EMR proficiency

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Advocate Health in Oak Lawn, IL seeks an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) to assess, diagnose and manage acute and complex patient cases within an interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes evidence-based care, patient education, and collaboration with physicians to optimize treatment plans and outcomes. A Master’s in Nursing and active APRN license are required, with DEA registration and Illinois C/S licensing as applicable.