Advanced Practice Nurse, NP, Cardiology

Advocate Aurora Health

. Assess, diagnose, and determine or alter treatment and management plans based on age, acuity, and clinical condition .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeOak Lawn • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $55 - $82 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced clinical proficiency in assessing, diagnosing, and managing patient care, while effectively collaborating within an interdisciplinary team. Maintains compliance with healthcare regulations and excels in electronic medical record documentation and coding practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active RN LicenseActive APRN LicenseNational Board CertificationMaster’s Degree in NursingBLS/ACLS Certification

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Hard Skills

Clinical AssessmentDiagnostic Studies InterpretationPharmacologic InterventionsNon-Pharmacologic InterventionsElectronic Medical Record ProficiencyCoding and Billing PracticesQuality and Safety PerformanceInpatient RoundingAmbulatory CarePatient Education

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsRelationship-Building SkillsOrganizational SkillsDecision-Making SkillsTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Active DEA RegistrationIllinois Controlled Substance LicenseBLS CertificationACLS CertificationPALS CertificationNRP Certification

Industry Keywords

Evidence-Based CareHealth PromotionDisease PreventionInterdisciplinary TeamPatient ManagementClinical ProficiencyHealthcare RegulationsQuality MetricsEmergent CareCommunity Agencies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess, diagnose, and determine or alter treatment and management plans based on age, acuity, and clinical condition
Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies
Prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and therapies
Manage conditions using clinical indications, evidence-based care, cost effectiveness, and risk-benefit assessment
Provide health promotion, disease prevention, and disease management counseling and education to patients and families
Manage patients within scope of practice as part of an interdisciplinary team
Consult or refer to physicians and other healthcare team members as appropriate
Escalate patients for emergent or specialized care when necessary
Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical record documentation
Submit professional services using compliant coding and billing practices
Facilitate coordinated care and communication among healthcare team members and health or community agencies
Perform office or hospital procedures according to specialty practice, competency, and granted privileges
Participate in quality, safety, peer review, performance activities, meetings, committees, and workgroups
Educate and onboard new team members, students, and healthcare professionals
Maintain and develop clinical and professional skills
Maintain productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics
Perform inpatient rounding at Advocate Christ Medical Center supporting cardiologists on the rounding service
Work in ambulatory outpatient clinics
Provide weekend coverage, including one weekend per month

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active RN and APRN/APRN-FPA/APNP or other APRN license(s) in state(s) of practice
Active national board certification in the area of clinical practice and populations served
Active DEA registration prior to hire
For Illinois practice, active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire
Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire
Master’s Degree in Nursing
Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency and excellent decision-making skills
Ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team
Ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist
Ability to lift up to 20 lbs over the head
Ability to carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance
Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full benefits eligibility
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Career development programs
Well-being programs