Advanced Practice Nurse – Pediatric Infectious Disease

Advanced Practice Nurse – Pediatric Infectious Disease

Advanced Practice Nurse – Pediatric Infectious Disease

Hiring Department: UICOMP-Pediatrics

Location:

Peoria, IL USA

Requisition

Posting Close Date: 7/20/2026

Budgeted Salary Range: $97,000 to $110,000 per year

We are seeking a dedicated Pediatric Infectious Disease APN/NP to join our team in Peoria, Illinois, providing expert care to pediatric patients with complex infections, including immunocompromised hosts, HIV, and emerging infectious diseases. The role involves outpatient and/or inpatient care, collaboration with physicians, and participation in research/education.

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

The APRN is required to have and maintain a faculty appointment in order to receive clinical privileges to practice at the University of Illinois.

• 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 or 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 and completion of necessary documentation, scheduling forms, and clearance.
• Order appropriate consultation or 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.
• Participate in the educational experiences of nursing students, medical students, residents, and other health care disciplines. Serve as a preceptor and mentor, assist with curriculum development and instruction, and participate in case conferences.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
• Clinical:
  Diagnose and manage pediatric infectious diseases, order and interpret lab tests, prescribe medications, perform procedures (if applicable).
• Collaboration:
  
  Work with pediatricians, , pharmacists, and infection control teams.
• Education:
  
  Counsel families on prevention, treatment, and follow-up care.
• Research/Quality Improvement:
  Participation in clinical trials, guidelines, or infection prevention initiatives (if applicable).

• Master’s Degree in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required.
• Graduation from accredited APRN program.
• Current license as a Professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice.
• Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois required.

• Trained in pediatric infectious diseases for at least 6 months.
• Prior experience in pediatrics, immunology, or hospital medicine is a plus.
• Strong clinical judgment in pediatric infectious diseases (antibiotic stewardship, viral infections, travel medicine).
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication skills for patient/family education.

As part of the University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria, and OSF Health Care Children’s Hospital of Illinois, this position provides access to a large academic community, advanced clinical training, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Employees enjoy benefits such as competitive salary, health and wellness programs, faculty appointment opportunities, and involvement in research and educational activities.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.