Advanced Practice Professional, NP or PA, Inpatient Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Park Ridge - Full Time
About The Position
The APP - NP or PA, will play a key role in caring for children and adolescents admitted to the inpatient psychiatric unit and supporting patients on medical units with behavioral health needs. This position emphasizes team-based care , working closely with psychiatrists, therapists, nurses, counselors, and support staff to ensure holistic treatment. About Advocate Children’s Hospital – Park Ridge Advocate Children’s Hospital is one of the largest pediatric providers in the Midwest and is nationally recognized for delivering exceptional, family-centered care . Our Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Inpatient Unit in Park Ridge is a specialized 12-bed unit designed to provide a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for children and teens facing complex behavioral health challenges . What sets us apart? Collaborative, Multidisciplinary Care: Work alongside psychiatrists, therapists, nurses, counselors, and support staff in a team-driven environment. Family-Centered Approach: Actively participate in family sessions to foster healing and resilience. Comprehensive Behavioral Health Services: Support patients admitted to both psychiatric and medical units, ensuring continuity of care. This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact on young lives while enjoying a predictable schedule in a mission-driven organization. committed to advancing mental health care for children and adolescents.
Requirements
- Active RN and APRN/APRN-FPA/APNP or PA license in state of practice
- National board certification in clinical area and population served
- DEA registration and Illinois Controlled Substance License (prior to hire)
- BLS and PALS certification (within 6 months of hire)
- Master’s Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies
- New graduates welcome
- Strong clinical decision-making and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
- Proficiency with electronic medical records
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist throughout the day
- Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist; 20 lbs overhead; carry up to 40 lbs
- Functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing
Responsibilities
- Assess, diagnose, and manage treatment plans for pediatric patients with psychiatric conditions.
- Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies; prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
- Provide health promotion, disease prevention, and counseling for patients and families.
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members; escalate care when necessary.
- Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record and ensure compliant coding and billing.
- Facilitate clear communication among all members of the healthcare team and community agencies.
- Perform hospital-based procedures within granted privileges and competency.
- Participate in family therapy sessions and care conferences.
- Engage in quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives.
- Support onboarding and education of new team members and students.
- Maintain clinical proficiency and professional development.
- Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development principles for pediatric populations.
Benefits
- Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
- Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training 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
- Benefits and more 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
