Department:

02050 AMG Hazel Crest Cardio - Cardiology

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Advanced Practice Nurse – Cardiovascular Oncology

Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL

Advocate Christ Medical Center is seeking a highly motivated Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) to join our growing Cardio‑Oncology program. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of cardiology and oncology, partnering closely with a highly engaged physician and multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional, patient‑centered care.

Position Highlights:

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  No nights, weekends, or call
• Practice Setting: Primarily ambulatory (90–100%), with minimal inpatient responsibilities based on physician support needs
• Location: Advocate Christ Medical Center with occasional travel to South Chicagoland off‑site clinics to support program growth

Role & Responsibilities:

• Manage and follow a specialized cardio‑oncology patient population, with some overlap into advanced heart failure management
• Provide comprehensive outpatient care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient education
• Collaborate closely with Cardiology and Oncology teams to ensure coordinated, high‑quality care across the continuum
• Support both clinic‑based care and inpatient rounding/consults as needed
• Participate in the continued development and expansion of a growing cardio‑oncology program

Team & Culture:

You will partner with a highly engaged and supportive physician leader who values collaboration and is committed to building a strong, patient‑focused program. The ideal candidate is:

• Driven and proactive, with a passion for improving patient outcomes
• Comfortable working in a team‑based, interdisciplinary environment
• Interested in contributing to a growing specialty program with opportunities for professional growth and impact

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience or strong interest in cardiology, oncology, or heart failure management
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and ability to build patient relationships
• Passion for continuity of care and working across specialties

Pay Range

$54.90 - $82.35

Clinical Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage treatment plans appropriate for patient age, acuity, and condition.

• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies; prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies.

• Manage conditions using evidence-based care, cost-effectiveness, and risk-benefit analysis.

• Provide health promotion, disease prevention, and patient/family education.

• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team; escalate care when necessary.

• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the EMR; ensure compliant coding and billing.

• Facilitate coordinated care and clear communication among healthcare team members.

• Perform office procedures within granted privileges and competency.

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in quality, safety, and performance initiatives.

• Support onboarding and education of new team members and students.

• Maintain and advance clinical skills through ongoing education.

• Meet standards for productivity, access, and quality metrics.

• Demonstrate knowledge of age-specific care principles.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Licensure: Active RN and APRN license(s) in state(s) of practice

• Certification: National board certification in clinical practice area

• DEA Registration: Active prior to hire

• Illinois Practice: Active Illinois Controlled Substance License

• Certifications: BLS and/or ACLS (within 6 months of hire)

• Education: Master’s Degree in Nursing

• Experience: No prior experience required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High level of clinical proficiency and decision-making skills.

• Ability to work independently and