Advanced Practice Provider, APP, Pediatric Cardiology Heart Failure/Heart Transplant, Oak Lawn - Full Time

American Addiction Centers • Oak Lawn, IL

5d • $55 - $82 • Onsite

About The Position

Advocate Children’s Hospital is seeking a dedicated Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join a highly specialized pediatric Heart Failure and Heart Transplant program at our Oak Lawn campus. This role offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team caring for medically complex pediatric patients across the continuum of care. The program includes two primary Heart Failure/Transplant physicians, three cardiothoracic surgeons, and a strong interdisciplinary cardiology and transplant team, supported by two primary APPs. This is a team-oriented environment focused on delivering comprehensive, family-centered care to pediatric heart failure and transplant patients.

Requirements

• 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
• If Illinois practice: 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
• No experience required
• 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.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others.
• Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Strong interest in pediatric cardiology, heart failure, or transplant medicine
• Team-oriented mindset with excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to adapt in a dynamic environment balancing both inpatient and outpatient care
• Commitment to providing compassionate, family-centered care

Responsibilities

• Provide care for pediatric heart failure and heart transplant patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Participate in a hybrid model of care, with responsibilities split between ambulatory clinic and hospital-based care (distribution varies based on patient needs)
• Manage pre- and post-transplant patients, including ongoing disease management, monitoring, and patient education
• Support outpatient clinic visits, including evaluation, treatment planning, and coordination of care
• Participate in inpatient rounding and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team on complex cases
• Work closely with physicians, surgeons, APP colleagues, nursing staff, and transplant coordinators to ensure seamless care transitions
• Engage in continuity of care across the full patient journey, including clinic, hospitalization, and post-discharge follow-up
• Collaborate with clinical office staff and the broader transplant team to support patient access and care coordination
• Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition.
• Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives.
• Provides health promotion, disease prevention and disease management counseling and education of patients and families.
• Manages patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and within scope of practice.
• Seeks physician or other healthcare team member consultation or referrals as appropriate.
• Escalates need for more emergent or specialized care when necessary.
• Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Substantiates and submits professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices.
• Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team and/or health or community agencies.
• Performs office or hospital procedures in accordance with specialty practice, competency and granted privileges (where applicable).
• Participates in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives/performance activities, organizational and/or departmental meetings and committees, peer review, and workgroups as necessary.
• Participates in education and/or onboarding of new team members, students, and other health care professionals.
• Seeks experiences to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and advance the profession within and outside of the organization.
• Maintains standards of productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics to ensure optimal, safe and timely patient care delivery.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level