Nurse Practitioner-Pediatric Healthy Kids U

University of Illinois Chicago•Peoria, IL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) seeks candidates for the position(s) of Nurse Practitioner-Pediatric Healthy Kids U in the Department of Pediatrics. The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria is a regional campus of one of the largest public medical schools in the United States, known for its small class sizes and exceptional faculty mentorship, allowing students to excel under a rigorous curriculum. In collaboration with its hospitals and clinical partners, UICOMP Faculty members provide care to over 45,000 patients annually, contribute to medical education and training for more than 260 students, and more than 300 physician residents and fellows annually. UICOMP healthcare partners include Jump Simulation, OSF Saint Medical Center, OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois, and Carle Hearth Greater Peoria. UICOMP is also part of an R1 research institute with translational research focusing on Alzheimer dementia and oncology. This position is intended to be eligible for benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) provides comprehensive health care for assigned patients/community as determined by scope of practice guidelines and specialty. This includes completion of a health assessment, determining diagnosis, planning and prescribing treatment within the parameters of medical staff privileges at the University of Illinois and area of expertise. The APRN participates in the educational experiences of nursing students, medical students, residents and other health care disciplines. The APRN is required to have and maintain a faculty appointment in order to receive clinical privileges to practice at the University of Illinois. Manage the care of patients within the Healthy Kids U (a multiprofessional multicomponent pediatric obesity care program), and within parameters of medical staff privileges.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required.
Graduation from accredited APRN program.
Current license as a Professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice.
Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois required.

Nice To Haves

Staff nursing experience in Pediatrics preferred
Pediatric clinical care experience preferred
Obesity medicine experience preferred

Responsibilities

Manage the care of patients within assigned area and/or area of expertise and within parameters of medical staff privileges.
Obtain relevant patient health history.
Study and interpret patient tests and records.
Perform physical exam and record findings.
Perform various diagnostic, preventive and/or therapeutic procedures and/or order special screenings and developmental or laboratory tests to diagnose conditions; interpret results.
Prescribe/order appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and develop a treatment plan.
Develop an educational plan for patient/family.
Assist with scheduling of patients for upcoming procedures including coordinating with other services (division, departments) and completion of necessary documentation, scheduling forms and clearance.
Order appropriate consultation/referral.
Determine effectiveness of treatment plan with documentation of treatment provided and patient outcomes.
Reassess and modify plan with patient/family and treatment team within the parameters of medical staff privileges.
Participates in the educational experiences of nursing students, medical students, residents and other healthcare disciplines. By being involved in case conferences, serving as a preceptor and mentor, assisting with curriculum development and instruction.
The Advanced Practice Nurse is required to have and maintain a faculty appointment in order to receive clinical privileges to practice at the University of Illinois Health System.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.