Nurse Practitioner Fellow - Division of Cardiology

Nurse Practitioner Fellow - Division of Cardiology

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About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting‑edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities.

UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Benefits:
Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The University of Illinois Chicago’s partnership between the College of Nursing and the College of Medicine offers a new Cardiology Nurse Practitioner Fellowship. This exciting program will accept one fellow in its first year. We are looking for nurse practitioner students who are either graduating in May 2026 or Nurse Practitioners with 5 years or less of clinical experience. Potential applicants must have a DNP degree by the start of the program.

Candidates are reviewed and selected through an application and interview process. Candidates currently enrolled in an adult‑gerontology acute care, adult‑gerontology primary care, or family nurse practitioner program will be considered. Nurse Practitioners who are actively practicing and within five years of graduating from an accredited DNP program are eligible. Applicants must provide verification of their eligibility for an Illinois RN license.

Only candidates who meet the established selection criteria will be considered for interview.

• Develop expertise in cardiovascular pathophysiology with an understanding of pharmaceutical, procedural, and surgical treatment options.
• Use evidence‑based medicine practices to ensure quality, cost‑effective care.
• Educate patients and families regarding cardiovascular disease while gaining sensitivity to the patient’s emotional, physical, spiritual, and cultural needs.
• Develop organizational skills to manage a patient caseload.
• Develop effective communication and presentation skills as part of an interdisciplinary team.

• DNP degree by the start of the program.
• Graduating in May 2026 or Nurse Practitioner with ≤5 years of clinical experience.
• Active Illinois RN license or eligibility to obtain one.
• Enrollment in an adult‑gerontology acute care, adult‑gerontology primary care, or family nurse practitioner program (for students).
• Proficiency in cardiovascular diagnosis and management.

Internship

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Higher Education