APRN - Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

APRN - Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

APRN - Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

SEARCH EXTENDED UNTIL 03.31.2026

Hiring Department
:
Department of Pediatrics

Location
:
Chicago, IL USA

Requisition : 1028712

Posting Close Date
: 03.31.2026

Salary: $114,000 - $140,000. Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints.

The University of Illinois Chicago offers a very competitive benefits portfolio. This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

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 (AANAPISI) 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.

The University of Illinois Chicago offers a very competitive benefits portfolio. This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Developmental and Behavioral Nurse Practitioner (DBNP) to join our multidisciplinary Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics team. This full-time position involves collaborating with a team of professionals to provide high-quality, patient-centered care. The DBNP will play a key role in care coordination, follow-up visits, and intake assessments to support children with developmental and behavioral concerns and their families.

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 UI Health and area of expertise. The APRN participates in the educational experiences of nursing students, medical students, residents and other health care disciplines.

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.
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Nursing required with a focus on Family Medicine preferred.
• Graduation from accredited APRN program.
• Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois required.
• Current Nurse Practitioner license and certification in Illinois
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a passion for working with children and families.

Preferred…