APRN Nurse Practitioner Department of Emergency Medicine

University of Illinois at Chicago

Department of Emergency Medicine

APRN Nurse Practitioner

The Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago is seeking a full-time APRN-CNP (Nurse Practitioner).

Responsibilities include providing comprehensive clinical care within the Emergency Department at UI Health within parameters of medical staff privileges for an assigned patient as determined by the scope of practice guidelines and specialty, completion of health assessments, determining diagnosis, planning and prescribing treatment. The APN will participate in the educational experiences of student and resident learners. We are hiring an Nurse Practitioner (NP) to support clinical operations with flexible/rotating day, evening and night scheduling.

The budgeted base salary range is $119,362- 144,777 commensurate with qualifications and experience, and aligned with internal equity.

This position is intended to be eligible for University Benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a master's/post-master's degree in a nurse practitioner educational program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) with emphasis on adult-gerontology acute care, family, emergency and trauma nurse practitioner.

• Current license as an APRN-CNP in the State of Illinois required.

• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, ACLS and PALS 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.

• Demonstrated experience in leadership, multidisciplinary collaboration, interpersonal communication, education, clinical experience.

• Ability to meet all requirements for medical staff privileges at UI Health

Preferred Qualifications:
1 year prior experience in ED setting or urgent care

For fullest consideration, resumes should be received by May 19, 2026 at UIC JOBS

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