Advance Practice Registered Nurse Coordinator (APRN) Peds Critical Care

Advocate Aurora Health Oak Lawn, IL 60453, US

$59 - $88.50 / hour

Department:

35100 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Administration: Pediatrics

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday-Friday; day shift with some occasional evening coverage based on department need.

Pay Range:

$59.00 - $88.50

Major Responsibilities:
Consults with senior ACH and AAH leadership to assess, problem-solve, and evaluate system issues, barriers, and models of care.
Lead and/or participate in nursing and interprofessional teams to provide integrated delivery of patient care services.
Develop, review, and revise pediatric nursing policies, procedures, protocols, and/or guidelines to facilitate organizational change reflecting EBP.
Analyze clinical data including quality and safety reports to determine appropriate clinical initiatives (Quality Improvement/EBP/Research).
Participate in the planning and development of process changes, training, and/or education.
Provides pediatric nursing consultation for new and ongoing initiatives to improve pediatric inpatient nursing care and patient outcomes.
Promote and enlist the involvement of direct-care nurses and others to organize and implement planned change.
Participates in planning and design of continuing professional development related to pediatric nursing and promotion of these activities across AAH.
Promote awareness in implementation of evidence-based pediatric nursing practice.
Collaborate with nursing leadership in the monitoring, evaluation, and facilitation of the quality, safety, and appropriateness of patient care through EBP, innovation, and research.
Seek professional opportunities for research and EBP dissemination through publication or presentations at local, regional, national, and international conferences.
Assist and/or mentor others in quality improvement, EBP, innovation, and/or research activities.

Licensure Required:

Nurse, Registered (RN)

Advance Practice Registered Nurse, APRN

Education/Experience Required:

Level of Education: Minimum of Masters of Science in Nursing degree as an APRN Years of Experience: 4 years minimum in area of specialty as APRN. 5 years of RN experience preferred with a minimum of 4 years of experience as an APRN. Pediatric nursing experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including experience in leading remote teams through the use of technology including video and audio conferencing. Travel may be required. Proficiency with an Electronic Medical Record. Ability to work varying hours to meet the needs of Advocate Aurora Health. Ability to work under stressful conditions in order to meet deadlines.
License/Registration/Certification: National pediatric nursing certification from an accredited body; Current Illinois APRN License; Current Illinois Registered Nurse License; Current BLS certification; Current PALS certification

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

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 Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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