Nurse Practitioner - University of Illinois Chicago : Job Details

Nurse Practitioner-Pediatric Psychiatry Hiring Department : UICOMP-Pediatrics Location : Peoria, IL USA Requisition ID : 1028608 Posting Close Date : 3/3/2025 Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $98,000 to $120,000. Position open for APN in the Division of Pediatric Psychiatry to provideoutpatient 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 the University of Illinois and area of expertise. The APRN participates in the educational experiences of nursing students, medical students, residents and other health care disciplines. The APRN is required to have and maintain a faculty appointment in order to receive clinical privileges to practice at the University of Illinois. 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 Masters Degree in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required. Graduation from accredited APRN program. Current license as a Professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice. Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois required.Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications: Board certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner preferred. Staff Nursing experience in Pediatrics preferred. About University ofIllinois College of Medicine, Peoria (UICOMP) Department of Pediatrics and OSFHealthcare Childrens 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. UICOMPs 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 Childrens Hospital ofIllinois, the Department has 19 divisions and over 145 faculty membersproviding general pediatrics and subspecialty services to the pediatricpopulation in Central Illinois. Thecurrent research infrastructure within the Department includes an office ofresearch, a dedicated biostatistician and an internal research fundingmechanism to support our faculty. About Childrens Hospital of Illinois The primary teaching hospital of UICOMP is ChildrensHospital of Illinois, a tertiary care facility serving a 37-county region witha population base of over two million. Childrens Hospital of Illinois providescomprehensive services to children, including Quaternary Care NICU and astate-designated Pediatric Critical Care Center. Childrens 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 Childrens 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 113,150 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 one hundredthousand annually. Residents areflocking to live in the refurbished warehouses and lofts on Water Street thatproduce the perfect 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. To apply, please visit this job listing on the UIC Job Board at,, scrolltowards the bottom of the page and click, Apply Now. You may beredirected to log into, or to create a new account. For fullestconsideration please apply by 12/24/2024. The budgeted salaryrange for the position is $98,000 to $120,000. Salary iscompetitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while alsoconsidering internal equity. The University of Illinois offers a verycompetitive benefits portfolio. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits,. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer,including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complieswith all applicable state and federal employment mandates. 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