Nurse Practitioner-Pediatric Pulmonary
Apply NowCompany: University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System
Location: Peoria, IL 61604
Description:
Nurse Practitioner-Pediatric Pulmonary
(Search extended through 9/5/2024)
Hiring Department: UICOMP-Pediatrics
Location: Peoria, IL USA
Requisition ID
Posting Close Date: 3/19/2024
Position open for APN in the Division of Pediatric Pulmonology to provideoutpatient as well as inpatient care.
Position Summary
The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) provides comprehensive health care for assigned patients/community as determined by scope of practice guidelines and specialty. This includes completion of a health assessment, determining diagnosis, planning and prescribing treatment within the parameters of medical staff privileges at UI Health and area of expertise. The APRN participates in the educational experiences of nursing students, medical students, residents and other health care disciplines.
Duties & Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
About University ofIllinois College of Medicine, Peoria (UICOMP) Department of Pediatrics and OSFHealthcare Children's Hospital of Illinois:
UICOMP is one ofthe three regional campuses of the University of Illinois College of Medicine,one of the largest public medical schools in the country. UICOMP's educational programs include 244medical students and 300 residents/fellows in 21 different post graduateprograms. The Department of Pediatricsis one of the largest departments at UICOMP. In collaboration with the OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital ofIllinois, the Department has 19 divisions and over 145 faculty membersproviding general pediatrics and subspecialty services to the pediatric populationin Central Illinois.
About Children's Hospital of Illinois
The current research infrastructure within the Departmentincludes office of research, a dedicated biostatistician and internal researchfunding mechanism to support our faculty. The primary teaching hospital of UICOMP is Children's Hospital ofIllinois, a tertiary care facility serving a 37-county region with a populationbase of over two million. Children's Hospital of Illinois providescomprehensive services to children, including Level IV NICU and astate-designated Pediatric Critical Care Center. Children's Hospital ofIllinois is a major medical facility with 136 beds and a 32-bed critical careunit and the only Level 1 trauma center in Illinois outside of Chicago. There are existing resources through UICOMPand Children's Hospital of Illinois for seeding research funding, quality andoutcomes focused academic work and innovation in health education.
About Peoria, Il
One of the oldest communities in Illinois with apopulation of 112,936, Peoria is equal distance from Chicago and St. Louis. Here we have an enviable standard of living,exciting venues within a 15-20 minute drive from our homes, safe streets,quality and quantity shopping, our own symphony, our own ballet, BroadwayTheater League, museums, art guilds, first-class medical facilities, thenation's oldest community theater and oldest Santa Claus parade.
Our vibrant riverfront showcases a multitude of festivalsand celebrations that light up the summer nights much like our extraordinaryFourth of July Sky Concert fireworks show that draws well over 100,000annually. Citizens are flocking to livein the refurbished warehouses and lofts on Water Street that produce theperfect lifestyle for a 24/7 city.
We have many global businesses that allow Peoria to playall over the world through their products and services. Peoria has begun to diversify its economy withinfotech industries as well. Thus ourbusiness community attracts some of the brightest graduates throughout thenation.
For fullestconsideration, please submit your application by 6/28/2024 at:
https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/8089?c=uic
TheUniversity of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including butnot limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with allapplicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit RequiredEmployment Notices and Posters at: https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/one.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=5705 to view our non-discrimination statement and findadditional information about required background checks, sexualharassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review throughE-Verify.
TheUniversity of Illinois conducts background checks on all job candidates uponacceptance ofa contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed incompliance withthe Fair Credit Reporting Act.
As an EOE/AA employer, the University of Illinois encouragesapplications from individuals regardless of an applicant's race, color,religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, andVeteran or disability status.
Theuniversity provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request anAccommodation at https://jobs.uic.edu/request-and-accomodation/
(Search extended through 9/5/2024)
Hiring Department: UICOMP-Pediatrics
Location: Peoria, IL USA
Requisition ID
Posting Close Date: 3/19/2024
Position open for APN in the Division of Pediatric Pulmonology to provideoutpatient as well as inpatient care.
Position Summary
The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) provides comprehensive health care for assigned patients/community as determined by scope of practice guidelines and specialty. This includes completion of a health assessment, determining diagnosis, planning and prescribing treatment within the parameters of medical staff privileges at UI Health and area of expertise. The APRN participates in the educational experiences of nursing students, medical students, residents and other health care disciplines.
Duties & 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 (division, departments) 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. By being involved in case conferences, serving as a preceptor and mentor, assisting with curriculum development and instruction.
- The Advanced Practice Nurse is required to have and maintain a faculty appointment in order to receive clinical privileges to practice at the University of Illinois Health System.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in Nursing or Doctorate degree in Nursing required.
- Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Illinois required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Staff Nursing experience in Pediatrics preferred.
- Staff Nursing experience in Pulmonology preferred.
About University ofIllinois College of Medicine, Peoria (UICOMP) Department of Pediatrics and OSFHealthcare Children's Hospital of Illinois:
UICOMP is one ofthe three regional campuses of the University of Illinois College of Medicine,one of the largest public medical schools in the country. UICOMP's educational programs include 244medical students and 300 residents/fellows in 21 different post graduateprograms. The Department of Pediatricsis one of the largest departments at UICOMP. In collaboration with the OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital ofIllinois, the Department has 19 divisions and over 145 faculty membersproviding general pediatrics and subspecialty services to the pediatric populationin Central Illinois.
About Children's Hospital of Illinois
The current research infrastructure within the Departmentincludes office of research, a dedicated biostatistician and internal researchfunding mechanism to support our faculty. The primary teaching hospital of UICOMP is Children's Hospital ofIllinois, a tertiary care facility serving a 37-county region with a populationbase of over two million. Children's Hospital of Illinois providescomprehensive services to children, including Level IV NICU and astate-designated Pediatric Critical Care Center. Children's Hospital ofIllinois is a major medical facility with 136 beds and a 32-bed critical careunit and the only Level 1 trauma center in Illinois outside of Chicago. There are existing resources through UICOMPand Children's Hospital of Illinois for seeding research funding, quality andoutcomes focused academic work and innovation in health education.
About Peoria, Il
One of the oldest communities in Illinois with apopulation of 112,936, Peoria is equal distance from Chicago and St. Louis. Here we have an enviable standard of living,exciting venues within a 15-20 minute drive from our homes, safe streets,quality and quantity shopping, our own symphony, our own ballet, BroadwayTheater League, museums, art guilds, first-class medical facilities, thenation's oldest community theater and oldest Santa Claus parade.
Our vibrant riverfront showcases a multitude of festivalsand celebrations that light up the summer nights much like our extraordinaryFourth of July Sky Concert fireworks show that draws well over 100,000annually. Citizens are flocking to livein the refurbished warehouses and lofts on Water Street that produce theperfect lifestyle for a 24/7 city.
We have many global businesses that allow Peoria to playall over the world through their products and services. Peoria has begun to diversify its economy withinfotech industries as well. Thus ourbusiness community attracts some of the brightest graduates throughout thenation.
For fullestconsideration, please submit your application by 6/28/2024 at:
https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/8089?c=uic
TheUniversity of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including butnot limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with allapplicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit RequiredEmployment Notices and Posters at: https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/one.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=5705 to view our non-discrimination statement and findadditional information about required background checks, sexualharassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review throughE-Verify.
TheUniversity of Illinois conducts background checks on all job candidates uponacceptance ofa contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed incompliance withthe Fair Credit Reporting Act.
As an EOE/AA employer, the University of Illinois encouragesapplications from individuals regardless of an applicant's race, color,religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, andVeteran or disability status.
Theuniversity provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request anAccommodation at https://jobs.uic.edu/request-and-accomodation/