Advanced Practice Nurse – Pediatric Infectious Disease

About the role

The role involves outpatient and/or inpatient care, collaboration with physicians, and participation in research/education.

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.
• Absorb and coordinate 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.

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.
• Trained in pediatric infectious diseases for at least 6 months.
• Prior experience in pediatrics, immunology, or hospital medicine is a plus.
• Strong clinical judgment in pediatric infectious diseases (e.g., antibiotic stewardship, viral infections, travel medicine).
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication skills for patient/family education.

Qualifications

• Experience in diagnosing and managing pediatric infectious diseases.
• Experience in ordering/interpreting lab tests, prescribing medications, performing procedures (if applicable).
• Experience in working with pediatricians, ID physicians, pharmacists, and infection control teams.
• Experience in counseling families on prevention, treatment, and follow-up care.
• Experience in participating in clinical trials, guidelines, or infection prevention initiatives (if applicable).

Skills

• Expertise in pediatric infectious diseases.
• Strong clinical judgment.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication skills.

Benefits

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio. Click for a complete list of employee benefits: here.

Pay

The budgeted salary range for the position is $97,000 to $110,000 per year. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

Schedule

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