Advanced Practice Nurse, APRN, Cardiology Fast Track, Chicago - Part-Time

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Department: 02050 AMG Chicago Imani Village - Cardiology Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 20 Schedule Details/Additional Information: This is a part-time position supporting Fast Track Cardiology at Advocate Trinity Hospital in Chicago . Hours: 8am-430pm Enjoy a predictable day shift schedule with no weekends and no holiday shifts , allowing for excellent work-life balance. Pay Range $54.90 - $82.35 Clinical Responsibilities: Perform comprehensive assessments, establish diagnoses, and develop or adjust treatment plans tailored to patient age, acuity, and clinical condition. Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic studies; prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions in alignment with best practices. Manage complex conditions using evidence-based guidelines, balancing clinical indications, cost-effectiveness, and risk-benefit considerations. Provide health promotion, disease prevention, and patient/family education to support long-term management of heart failure. Support initiatives aimed at reducing cardiac-related hospital admissions through proactive management and patient education. Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team, seeking physician input or specialty referrals as appropriate; escalate care for emergent needs. Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record and ensure compliance with coding and billing standards. Facilitate coordinated care and clear communication among all care team members and community resources. Perform office or hospital-based procedures within granted privileges and demonstrated competencies. What You’ll Need to Succeed: Advanced Cardiology Expertise: Strong foundation in managing heart failure and acute cardiac conditions, including medication titration, fluid management, and interpretation of cardiac diagnostics to prevent readmissions. Proactive Care Approach: Ability to identify early warning signs and implement interventions that reduce hospitalizations and improve patient outcomes. Critical Thinking Under Pressure: Make sound clinical decisions for complex cardiac cases, balancing evidence-based care with individualized treatment plans. Collaborative Leadership: Work independently while partnering closely with cardiologists, nurses, and the interdisciplinary team to streamline care and support Fast Track protocols. Patient Engagement Skills: Deliver clear, compassionate education to patients and families on disease management, lifestyle changes, and adherence strategies—key to reducing cardiac-related admissions. Tech-Savvy Care Delivery: Proficiency with electronic medical records and comfort using evolving cardiac care technology, including remote monitoring tools. Organizational Excellence: Ability to manage multiple patients efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and quality of care. Licensure/Certification: Active RN and APRN/APRN-FPA/APNP license(s) in state(s) of practice National board certification in clinical specialty and population served Active DEA registration and Illinois Controlled Substance License (prior to hire) Current BLS and ACLS (or obtained within 6 months of hire) Education: Master’s Degree in Nursing Experience: Prior experience required in Cardiology. Physical Requirements Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist throughout the workday Functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing Ability to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist, 20 lbs overhead, and carry up to 40 lbs Why Advocate Aurora Health? At Advocate Trinity Hospital in Chicago , you’ll join a mission-driven organization dedicated to delivering exceptional heart failure care to the community. As part of one of the Midwest’s largest health systems, Trinity offers the best of both worlds: advanced resources and technology within a warm, community-focused setting. You’ll work alongside a collaborative team committed to innovation, evidence-based practice, and improving patient outcomes. Here, your expertise will make a meaningful impact on Chicago’s South Side while you enjoy opportunities for professional growth, continuing education, and access to cutting-edge cardiovascular care programs. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.