APRN, Advanced Practice Nurse, Outpatient Cardiology, Chicago - Full Time

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Chicago, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Advocate Trinity Hospital is seeking an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse for its outpatient cardiology clinic at Imani Village, a health and wellness hub serving Chicago’s South Side. The position manages approximately 14–16 follow-up patients daily and includes chart reviews, in-basket management, evidence-based care, and patient education. The role is outpatient, with no inpatient rounding or call responsibilities.

The APRN assesses, diagnoses, and manages treatment plans; orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies; and prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies. The position provides health promotion, disease prevention, and patient and family education, and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team while escalating care when needed. The APRN maintains timely EMR documentation and compliant coding and billing, facilitates coordinated care, and performs office procedures within granted privileges and competency.

Additional duties include participating in quality, safety, and performance initiatives; supporting the onboarding and education of new team members and students; maintaining clinical skills through ongoing education; meeting productivity, access, and quality metrics; and applying age-specific care principles. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no nights, weekends, or holidays. The listed pay range is $54.90–$82.35.

Requirements

• Active RN and APRN licenses in the state or states of practice.
• National board certification in the clinical practice area.
• Active DEA registration prior to hire.
• Active Illinois Controlled Substance License.
• BLS and/or ACLS certification within six months of hire.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• High clinical proficiency and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency with EMR and evolving technology.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist throughout the day.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist and carry up to 40 lbs.
• Functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing.

Responsibilities

• Manage 14–16 follow-up patients daily in an outpatient cardiology setting.
• Perform chart reviews and in-basket management.
• Deliver evidence-based care and patient education.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage treatment plans appropriate to patient age, acuity, and condition.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies; prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies.
• Manage conditions using evidence-based care, cost-effectiveness, and risk-benefit analysis.
• Provide health promotion, disease prevention, and patient and family education.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and escalate care when necessary.
• Maintain accurate, timely EMR documentation and ensure compliant coding and billing.
• Facilitate coordinated care and clear communication among healthcare team members.
• Perform office procedures within granted privileges and competency.
• Participate in quality, safety, and performance initiatives.
• Support onboarding and education of new team members and students.
• Maintain and advance clinical skills through ongoing education.
• Meet productivity, access, and quality metrics.
• Demonstrate knowledge of age-specific care principles.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Career development programs.
• Potential premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

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