Advanced Practice Provider, Pediatric Critical Care

Advocate Aurora Health

. Provide advanced, collaborative critical care to pediatric patients in the PICU .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timePark Ridge • 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 pediatric critical care, including assessment, diagnosis, and management of critically ill patients. Collaborates effectively with interdisciplinary teams while maintaining compliance with coding, billing practices, and electronic medical record documentation.

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Pediatric Acute Care Certified APRNPrior Pediatric Critical Care ExperienceActive RN LicenseActive National Board CertificationBLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP Certification

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Hard Skills

Assessment and DiagnosisTreatment and Management PlansDiagnostic Studies InterpretationPharmacologic InterventionsElectronic Medical Record ProficiencyQuality and Safety InitiativesPatient Education and CounselingClinical ProceduresEvidence-Based CareRisk-Benefit Assessment

Soft Skills

Excellent Decision-Making SkillsEffective CommunicationCollaboration SkillsOrganizational SkillsAbility to Adapt to Technology

Certifications & Qualifications

Active DEA RegistrationIllinois Controlled Substance LicenseMaster’s Degree in Nursing

Industry Keywords

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)Interdisciplinary Care TeamsShared Patient Care ModelHealth PromotionDisease PreventionClinical ProficiencyPatient Care CoordinationPerformance InitiativesPeer ReviewHealth Care Team

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide advanced, collaborative critical care to pediatric patients in the PICU
Work 12-hour shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
Manage and provide direct care for critically ill pediatric patients
Collaborate with attending physicians, residents, fellows, and interdisciplinary care teams
Participate in a shared patient care model, with APPs responsible for approximately one-third of the patient census
Carry a maximum caseload of 7 patients
Assess, diagnose, and determine or alter treatment and management plans
Order, perform, and interpret appropriate 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 and seek consultation or referrals as appropriate
Escalate patients' need for emergent or specialized care when necessary
Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical record documentation
Submit professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices
Facilitate coordinated care and communication among health care 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 initiatives, meetings, committees, and workgroups
Participate in education and onboarding of new team members, students, and health care professionals
Maintain and develop clinical and professional skills
Maintain productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics

Requirements

What you’ll need

Pediatric Acute Care Certified APRN or Physician Assistant required
Prior pediatric critical care experience required for the role
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 effectively as a member of a health care team
Ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday
Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist, lift up to 20 lbs over the head, and carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance
Family Nurse Practitioners (FNP) are not eligible for this role

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Total Rewards benefits and well-being programs
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