Advanced Practice Provider, NP or PA-C, Pediatric Cardiology Inpatient Weekend Program, Oak Lawn - Part Time

Advocate Health•Oak Lawn, IL

4d•$55 - $82•Onsite

About The Position

Advocate Children's Hospital in Oak Lawn, Illinois, is hiring a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for its pediatric cardiology inpatient weekend program. The part-time role provides comprehensive, family-centered care to hospitalized children with congenital and acquired heart conditions in acute-care and hospital-based settings. The APP works independently within their scope of practice and collaborates with pediatric cardiologists and multidisciplinary teams. The schedule is 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with 20 hours per week in a dedicated weekend program. The APP assesses, diagnoses, treats, and manages pediatric cardiology patients; orders and interprets diagnostic studies; and develops care plans using evidence-based practices. The role includes monitoring patient progress, coordinating care, educating patients and families, maintaining compliant electronic medical records, and supporting quality and safety initiatives. The position also involves participating in team education and professional development activities. Advocate Health describes its total rewards offerings as including compensation, paid time off, health and welfare benefits, flexible spending accounts, family benefits, retirement plans with employer match, and educational assistance. Eligibility may depend on employment status or FTE.

Requirements

Active RN and APRN/APRN-FPA/APNP or other applicable APRN license(s) in the state(s) of practice.
Active national board certification in the area of clinical practice and populations served.
Active DEA registration before hire.
For Illinois practice, an active Illinois Controlled Substance License before hire.
Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, or NRP certification as required by clinical practice, before hire or within six months of hire.
Master’s degree in Nursing.
One to two years of APP practice experience in Cardiology.
Demonstrated high clinical proficiency and excellent decision-making skills.
Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a healthcare team.
Ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record.
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate and build relationships.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday.
Functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist and up to 20 pounds overhead, carry up to 40 pounds a reasonable distance, and operate necessary equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive histories and physical examinations for hospitalized pediatric cardiology patients.
Assess, diagnose, and manage patients with congenital and acquired cardiac conditions, adjusting treatment plans as appropriate to age, acuity, and clinical condition.
Order, perform, and interpret appropriate diagnostic studies and prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions within scope of practice and granted privileges.
Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with attending physicians.
Monitor clinical progress, respond to changes in patient condition, and escalate or refer for more emergent or specialized care when necessary.
Coordinate care and communication with nursing staff, consultants, therapists, community providers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
Provide patient and family education about diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, health promotion, disease prevention, and discharge instructions.
Maintain accurate, complete, concise, and timely electronic medical record documentation and submit professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices.
Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, peer review, organizational or departmental meetings, committees, and workgroups as needed.
Participate in education or onboarding for new team members, students, and other healthcare professionals.
Maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and contribute to advancing the profession.
Meet productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics for safe and timely patient care.
Provide age-appropriate care using knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.
Perform office or hospital procedures consistent with specialty practice, competency, and granted privileges.