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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Location: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

This is a one year program with no guarantee of employment after completion. Candidates must have already graduated from their APP program and be ready to start in November of 2026.

Twelve-month long fellowship - training program for a new graduate APP to develop expertise in the recognition, evaluation, acute management, and complex care of the hospitalized child. Training includes 6 months of clinical experience divided between hospital based medicine, pediatric surgery, oncology and critical care. At the end of 6 months, trainee would be designated to primary in one of the above areas based on current or expected opening and would continue to practice in that area for the following 6 months.

Additional required training would include weekly didactic sessions, monthly SIM and quarterly transition into practice seminars.

The Advanced Practice Provider works within the multidisciplinary clinical team(s) to obtain further knowledge and clinical experiences. They will learn evidenced based practice. They will gain experience and learn about professional activities and promote the advancement of the Advanced Practice at Lurie Children's. The role is unique to the Advanced Practice Nurses in accordance with individual credentialing and privileging through the Medical Staff Office.

• Provides expert clinical care, education, consultation, advocacy research, leadership, and mentorship.
• Manages primary, acute and chronic health problems through comprehensive history and physical examination assessment and diagnosis.
• Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests and procedures.
• Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and performs other therapeutic or corrective measures to treat illness and improve health status.
• Collaborates and coordinates care with medical team to deliver evidenced-based care and establish best practices in clinical care.
• If applicable, participates in research design, implementation, and interpretation.
• Meets the Medical Staffs Allied Health Practitioners core measures of performance related to patient care, medical knowledge, practice-based learning and improvement, interpersonal communication skills, professionalism, and system-based practice.
• Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.
• The fellow's work hours will be scheduled in accordance with the fellowship program's standards, to average 40-hours per week. The fellow will be expected to work differing shifts, to include weekends, and nights.
• Other job functions as assigned.

• Completion of Physician Assistant or Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program required.
• Licensure in the State of Illinois as an APRN or PA is required.
• Clinical privileges through credentialing by the Medical Staff Office achieved within 90 days of hire. Practices under the direction of advanced practice provider or physician providers until fully credentialed and privileged.
• Experience as delineated in clinical privileges through credentialing by the Medical Staff Office.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Demonstrates excellent people skills, basic computer skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills.

Education: Master's Degree: Nurse Practitioner (Required)

Pay Range: $138,403.20-$228,363.20 Salary

At Lurie Children's, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children's offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement: For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
• 403(b) with a 5% employer match
• Various voluntary benefits:
• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children's facilities
• Discount purchasing program

There's a Place for You with Us

At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively "Lurie Children's"), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Children's and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For questions about how to request an accommodation please contact: employeehealth@luriechildrens.org

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