Advanced Practice Provider, APP, Pediatric Cardiology Heart Failure/Heart Transplant, Oak Lawn - Full Time

Department:

03052 AMG Oak Lawn Peds Cardio - Pediatrics: Cardiology Heart Failure

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou rs Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

• Pediatric Heart Failure/Heart Transplant APP (APRN/PA)
• Advocate Children’s Hospital – Oak Lawn, IL

• Position Overview:
• Advocate Children’s Hospital is seeking a dedicated Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join a highly specialized pediatric Heart Failure and Heart Transplant program at our Oak Lawn campus. This role offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team caring for medically complex pediatric patients across the continuum of care.

The program includes two primary Heart Failure/Transplant physicians, three cardiothoracic surgeons, and a strong interdisciplinary cardiology and transplant team, supported by two primary APPs. This is a team-oriented environment focused on delivering comprehensive, family-centered care to pediatric heart failure and transplant patients.

Role & Responsibilities:

• •Provide care for pediatric heart failure and heart transplant patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• •Participate in a hybrid model of care, with responsibilities split between ambulatory clinic and hospital-based care (distribution varies based on patient needs)
• •Manage pre- and post-transplant patients, including ongoing disease management, monitoring, and patient education
• •Support outpatient clinic visits, including evaluation, treatment planning, and coordination of care
• •Participate in inpatient rounding and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team on complex cases
• •Work closely with physicians, surgeons, APP colleagues, nursing staff, and transplant coordinators to ensure seamless care transitions
• •Engage in continuity of care across the full patient journey, including clinic, hospitalization, and post-discharge follow-up
• •Collaborate with clinical office staff and the broader transplant team to support patient access and care coordination

Schedule:

• •Full-time, 4–5 days per week
• •On-site position
• •Hours may vary based on department and patient care needs
• •Includes weekend and holiday coverage as part of the care team

Practice Environment:

• •Highly collaborative, mission-driven pediatric program
• •Multidisciplinary team including cardiology, heart failure/transplant physicians, and cardiothoracic surgery
• •Opportunity to care for a unique and complex pediatric population in a nationally recognized children’s hospital setting

Ideal Candidate:

• •Strong interest in pediatric cardiology, heart failure, or transplant medicine
• •Team-oriented mindset with excellent communication and collaboration skills
• •Ability to adapt in a dynamic environment balancing both inpatient and outpatient care
• •Commitment to providing compassionate, family-centered care

Pay Range:

$54.90 - $82.35

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical responsibilities:

Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition. This includes ordering, performing, and interpreting appropriate diagnostic studies and prescription of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and therapies.

Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives.

Provides health promotion, disease prevention and disease management counseling and education of patients and families.

Manages patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and within scope of practice. Seeks physician or other healthcare team member consultation or referrals as appropriate. Escalates need for more emergent or specialized care when necessary.

Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record. Substantiates and submits professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices.

Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team and/or health or community agencies.

Performs office or hospital procedures in accordance with specialty practice, competency and granted privileges (where applicable).

Other responsibilities:

Participates in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives/performance activities, organizational and/or departmental meetings and committees, peer review, and workgroups as necessary.

Participates in education and/or onboarding of new team members, students, and other health care professionals.

Seeks experiences to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and advance the profession within and outside of the organization.

Maintains standards of productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics to ensure optimal, safe and timely patient care delivery.

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

License/Registration/Certification Required: ​

Active RN, and APRN/APRN-FPA/APNP or other APRN license(s) in state(s) of practice, AND

Active national board certification in area of clinical practice and populations served, AND

Active DEA registration prior to hire, AND

If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire, AND

Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire

Education Required: ​ ​Master’s Degree in Nursing

Experience Required: No experience required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision-making skills.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team.

Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record.

Excellent communication skills. Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others.

Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday.

Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing.

Must be able to:

Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.

Lift up to 20 lbs over the head.

Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.

Operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

Incentive pay for select positions

Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

Flexible