APRN Pediatric Neurology
University of Illinois ChicagoAbout the role
APRN Pediatric Neurology
Search extended through 6/30/2026
Hiring Department: UICOMP-Pediatrics
Location: Peoria, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1036299
Posting Close Date: 6/30/2026
Budgeted Salary Range: $97,000 to $110,000 per year
We are seeking a dedicated Pediatric Neurology APN to join our team in Peoria, Illinois, providing expert care to pediatric patients. The role involves outpatient and inpatient care, collaboration with physicians, and participation in research/education.
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 Health System.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required.
- Graduation from accredited APRN program.
- Current license as a Professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice.
- Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Staff Nursing experience in Pediatrics preferred.
About University of
Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria (UICOMP) Department of Pediatrics and OSF
Healthcare Children’s Hospital of Illinois:
UICOMP is one of
the three regional campuses of the University of Illinois College of Medicine,
one of the largest public medical schools in the country. UICOMP’s educational programs include 262
medical students and 300 residents/fellows in 29 different post graduate
programs, 23 which are accredited by ACGME. The Department of Pediatrics is one of the largest departments at
UICOMP. In collaboration with the OSF
HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois, the Department has 19 divisions and
over 145 faculty members providing general pediatrics and subspecialty services
to the pediatric population in Central Illinois. The current research infrastructure within
the Department includes an office of research, a dedicated biostatistician and
an internal research funding mechanism to support our faculty.
About Children’s Hospital of Illinois
Located in Peoria, OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois is the third largest pediatric hospital in Illinois and the most comprehensive hospital for kids downstate. With 136 beds and more than 140 pediatric subspecialists, OSF Children’s Hospital cares for more children in Illinois than any hospital outside of Chicago. Formally estab
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