Job Description

About the Company

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

About the Role

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) works within the multidisciplinary clinical team to provide individualized patient care through history and physical assessment, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, medication ordering, prescribing and management, formulating diagnoses and patient/family education. They promote evidenced based practice by conducting or participating in research and academic activities. They provide support to colleagues and staff to promote the professional development of the advanced practice profession at Lurie Children’s and in the community-at-large. The role is unique to each division and in accordance with individual credentialing and privileging through the Medical Staff Office.

Responsibilities

• Provides expert clinical care, education, consultation, advocacy research, leadership and mentorship.
• Manages primary, acute and chronic health problems through comprehensive history and physical examination assessment and diagnosis. This may include palliative and end of life care.
• Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests and procedures.
• Orders and prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and performs other therapeutic or corrective measures to treat illness and improve health status.
• Promotes the advancement of the profession at Lurie Children’s and the community-at-large. This may include publication, participation in professional organizations and providing educational support to the nursing staff.
• Collaborates and coordinates care with medical team to deliver evidenced-based care and establish best practices in clinical care.
• Participates in research design, implementation, and interpretation.
• Meets the Medical Staffs Allied Health Practitioners core measures of performance related to patient care, medical knowledge, practice-based learning and improvement, interpersonal communication skills, professionalism, and system-based practice.
• Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers, and others.
• Role may include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited school appropriate for certification as a Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistant. (CNS certification is not acceptable if hired after January 1, 2010)
• Two (2) years of relevant clinical experience is preferred.
• Licensure in the State of Illinois as an APRN/PA is required.
• Clinical privileges through credentialing by the Medical Staff Office achieved within 90 days of hire. Practices under the direction of advanced practice provider or physician providers until fully credentialed and privileged.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification and/or other specialty certification is required in some areas within 6 months of employment.
• Any other certification required for specialty area.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, basic computer skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills.

Required Skills

• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited school appropriate for certification as a Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistant.
• Two (2) years of relevant clinical experience is preferred.
• Licensure in the State of Illinois as an APRN/PA is required.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, basic computer skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification and/or other specialty certification is required in some areas within 6 months of employment.
• Any other certification required for specialty area.

Pay range and compensation package

$133,120.00-$219,648.00 Salary.

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Lurie Children’s, we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care. Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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