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UI Health · 1 day ago

APRN - Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$114K/yr - $140K/yr

5+ years exp

UI Health is a prominent urban public research university in Chicago, seeking a Developmental and Behavioral Nurse Practitioner to join their multidisciplinary team. The role involves providing patient-centered care, managing patient health, and participating in the educational experiences of nursing and medical students.

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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

Qualification

Master’sDoctoral DegreeRegistered Nurse LicenseNurse Practitioner CertificationExperience in PediatricsExperience in Behavioral HealthExperience in Developmental MedicineCare Coordination ExperienceMultidisciplinary TeamworkInterpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills