Advanced Practice Provider, APP, Pediatric Critical Care, Park Ridge - Full Time

Pediatric Critical Care Advanced Practice Practitioner at Advocate Children's Hospital – Park Ridge, IL. Join a high-performing Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) team at Advocate Children's Hospital in Park Ridge, IL, providing advanced, collaborative critical care to pediatric patients in a dynamic, academic-style environment.

Responsibilities

Manage and provide direct care for critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU; Collaborate closely with attending physicians, residents, fellows, and interdisciplinary care teams; Participate in a shared patient care model, with APPs responsible for approximately one-third of the patient census; Carry a maximum caseload of 7 patients; Assess, diagnose, and determine/alter treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition; Order, perform, and interpret appropriate diagnostic studies and prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and therapies; Provide health promotion, disease prevention and disease management counseling and education to patients and families; Manage patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and within scope of practice; Maintain accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record; Facilitate consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team; Participate in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives; Participate in education and/or onboarding of new team members, students, and other health care professionals

Requirements

Pediatric Acute Care Certified APRN or Physician Assistant; Prior pediatric critical care experience required; Family Nurse Practitioners (FNP) are not eligible for this role; Active RN, and APRN/APRN-FPA/APNP or other APRN license(s) in state(s) of practice; Active national board certification in area of clinical practice and populations served; Active DEA registration prior to hire; Active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire; Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire; Master's Degree in Nursing; Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency and excellent decision-making skills; Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team; Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record; Excellent communication skills; Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively; Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday; Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing; Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist, lift up to 20 lbs over the head, carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance, operate all equipment necessary to perform the job

Benefits

Base compensation listed within the pay range; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance; Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program