Advanced Practice Nurse – Pediatric Infectious Disease

Position Summary

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.

Duties & 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.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned
Clinical: Diagnosing and managing pediatric infectious diseases, ordering/interpreting lab tests, prescribing medications,
performing procedures (if applicable).
Collaboration: Working with pediatricians, ID physicians, pharmacists, and infection control teams.
Education: Counseling families on prevention, treatment, and follow-up care.
Research/Quality Improvement: Participation in clinical trials, guidelines, or infection prevention initiatives (if applicable).

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