APRN – Certified Nurse Practitioner – Geriatrics

APRN – Certified Nurse Practitioner – Geriatrics

Hiring Department: Department of Medicine

Location:  Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1041752

Posting Close Date: July 13, 2026

Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $127,000.00 to $132,000.00. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs

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.

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. https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=2461262

Position Summary

The APRN provides comprehensive health care for the Geriatrics specialty This includes completion of a health assessment, determining diagnosis, planning and prescribing treatment. The APRN functions as part of the multidisciplinary health team in accordance with privileges approved by the credentialing committee to provide high-quality, cost-effective advanced care to patients. The APRN participates in the educational experiences of nursing students, medical students, residents and other health care disciplines. The APRN in Geriatrics will focus on the care of older adults, including but not limited to preventing and treating diseases associated with aging, managing multiple chronic conditions, screening for and managing geriatric syndromes. Clinical duties will include a combination of outpatient care, inpatient consultations, and providing care in skilled nursing facilities. This position requires provision of care at more than one location.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with other providers in the care of patients. • Obtain relevant patient health history. Perform physical exam and record findings. • Orders and interprets tests, treatments, and therapies within the scope of practice. • 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. • Provides prevention strategies and management of acute and chronic health problems. • Order appropriate consultation/referral. • Performs procedures according to clinical delineation of privileges. • Develop an educational plan for patient/family. • Prescribes medications, supplies, and durable medical equipment, according to clinical privileges. • May provide other clinical duties within the scope of practice as directed under the emergency operation plan. • Integrates evidence-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision-making. • 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. • Demonstrates fiscal responsibility to positively impact the financial performance of the organization while ensuring optimal patient care and safety. • May lead and assist in research and evidence-based practice through participant selection, coordination of the protocol(s), data collection, and other associated activities. • Demonstrates accountability for professional conduct. • Advances professionalism by seeking opportunities to develop new skills and to enhance current ones. • Provides formal and/or informal education or mentorship to both internal and external groups pertinent to area of specialty. • Participates in program development. • Acts as a resource for clinical staff in the practice setting. • Consults with management in assessment, problem-solving, decision-making, and evaluating clinical/system issues and models of care. • Identifies and participates in quality-improvement initiatives within the practice setting and initiates change as appropriate. • May participate in the development and revision of protocols or guidelines to reflect evidence-based changes in care management. May participate in activities that influence policy-making bodies to improve patient care. • The Advanced Practice Registered 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
• Current Controlled Substance licensure and Federal DEA required.
• Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between physicians, APRN and PA providers as well as multi-disciplinary care team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in primary care, geriatric care, and/or inpatient settings as an APRN

Please submit a Cover Letter with your Resume and Application.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/one.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=5705

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. https://jobs.uic.edu/request-and-accomodation/ Request an Accommodation

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.