About this opportunity
125 Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation lists this Advanced Practice Provider, APP, Pediatric Cardiology Heart Failure/Heart Transplant, Oak Lawn - Full Time opportunity in street, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Department: 03052 AMG Oak Lawn Peds Cardio - Pediatrics: Cardiology Heart Failure Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours 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.
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
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
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
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. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care
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Worksite address
street, MD, 21154, US
Who can apply
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