Nurse Practitioner-Pediatric Healthy Kids U

Nurse Practitioner-Pediatric Healthy Kids U

Peoria, IL, United States

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1042184

Posted on: 7/30/2026 - Final date to receive applications: 10/27/2026

Nurse Practitioner-Pediatric Healthy Kids U

Hiring Department
: UICOMP-Pediatrics

Location
:
Peoria, IL USA

Requisition : 1042184

Posting Close Date
: 10/27/2026

Salary:$98,000 to $120,000 per year

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) seeks candidates forthe position(s) of Nurse Practitioner-Pediatric Healthy Kids U in the Department of Pediatrics.
Aboutthe University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria
The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria is a regional campus of oneof the largest public medical schools in the United States. We are known forhaving small class sizes and exceptional faculty mentorship. This allows UICOMPstudents to excel under a rigorous curriculum. In collaboration with our hospitals and clinical partners, UICOMP Faculty members provide care to morethan 45,000 patients each year.

In addition, they contribute to medical education and training for more than 260 students, and more than 300 physicianresidents and fellows annually. UICOMP healthcare partners include Jump Simulation, a world-class leader in healthcare simulation and innovation, alongwith OSF Saint Medical Center, OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois and Carle Hearth Greater Peoria. UICOMP is also part of a R1 research institute withtranslational research focusing on Alzheimer dementia and oncology.
Learnmore about how the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria is helpingto transform healthcare here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). .

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

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) provides comprehensive health carefor 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 APRNparticipates in the educational experiences of nursing students, medical students, residents and other health care disciplines.

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

Managethe care of patients within the Healthy Kids U (a multiprofessionalmulticomponent pediatric obesity care program), and within parameters ofmedical staff privileges.

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…