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

Advocate Health • Chicago, IL

1d • $55 - $82 • Onsite

About The Position

Advocate Health is hiring an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse for its outpatient cardiology clinic at Imani Village in Chicago. The clinic serves Chicago’s South Side as a community health and wellness hub. This role manages 14–16 follow-up patients per day and includes chart reviews, in-basket management, evidence-based care, patient education, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. The position is outpatient, with no inpatient rounding or call responsibilities, and follows a predictable Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

The Advanced Practice Nurse assesses, diagnoses, and manages treatment plans appropriate to patients’ age, acuity, and condition. The role includes ordering, performing, and interpreting diagnostic studies; prescribing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies; providing preventive care and education; coordinating care; and maintaining accurate EMR documentation and compliant coding and billing. The nurse also performs office procedures within granted privileges and competency, contributes to quality and safety initiatives, supports onboarding and education, maintains clinical skills, and meets productivity, access, and quality standards.

The position requires an active RN and APRN license in the state(s) of practice, national board certification in the clinical practice area, an active DEA registration before hire, an active Illinois Controlled Substance License, BLS and/or ACLS certification within six months of hire, and a master’s degree in nursing. No prior experience is required. The listed pay range is $54.90–$82.35.

Requirements

• Active RN and APRN license(s) in state(s) 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.
• No prior experience required.
• High level of 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.
• 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/family education.
• Collaborate with an 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 standards for 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 and incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

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