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181 days median time this employer’s postings stay open (last 90 days)
$28,600 · lowesthighest · $220,000
this role: $141,200median $125,000
Shaded band: the middle 50% of 143 posted advanced practice roles in Chicago, Illinois salarys. This role sits in the 77th percentile.
About the role
Pay for this role is about 13% above the Chicago, Illinois median for advanced practice roles.
The Advanced Practice Provider will deliver direct patient care, formulating plans in collaboration with physicians and the multidisciplinary team, which includes attending deliveries, stabilizing compromised infants, and prescribing therapies. Responsibilities also involve communicating follow-up plans, educating family members, participating in quality improvement, and potentially serving as a preceptor for students.
Department
BSD PED - Neonatology - Comer
About the Department
The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago is a dynamic and stimulating place to work. We strive for the highest level of complex care for children from diagnosis and treatment; provide outstanding education and training for students, postgraduate scholars, and physicians; and nurture the research of Department scholars who seek to elucidate the causes of pediatric disease and identify promising new therapies. Our mission is to improve the health of every child entrusted to us, in an inclusive environment that is committed to family-centered care, clinical excellence, impactful scholarship, effective disease prevention, and advocacy for the appropriate care of every child.
With a bed capacity of 71 beds, the NICU in Comer Children's Hospital is one of the largest Level III NICUs in Chicago and a major referral center for the sickest newborn infants with the most complex conditions throughout Illinois and Northwest Indiana.
It has close to 850 admissions per year accounting for over 21,000 patient bed-days.
In collaboration with the Maternal-Fetal Service, Neonatology runs the University of Chicago Perinatal Network with over 10 affiliated community hospitals.
A state-of-the-art facility, the NICU offers critically-ill infants with innovative mode of interventions.
Our Small Baby Unit, the first in the state, serves the most premature infants less than or equal to 28 weeks and offers the specialized care they require.
Job Summary
The Advanced Practice Provider provides direct patient care, in collaboration with consulting physicians and the multidisciplinary health team in accordance with privileges approved by the credentials committee, to include identification, management, and/or referral of health problems.
Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care and formulate plan of care in collaboration with physician, nursing staff, and the multidisciplinary health team in accordance with privileges approved by the Credentials Committee.
Communicate follow-up plan/disposition with the follow-up health care provider.
Prescribe and evaluate pharmacological therapies according to protocol.
Attend both high and low risk deliveries as needed.
Initiate CPR and perform therapeutic techniques to stabilize a compromised infant in the delivery room, NICU, emergency room and referring hospitals as needed.
Requirements
Minimum requirements include a college degree and at least two years of relevant work experience, along with current or eligible State of Illinois licensure. Preferred qualifications include an advanced nursing degree or completion of a Physician Assistant program, specific NICU clinical experience, and relevant certifications like NCC or NCCPA, depending on the specific APP track.
bachelor degree
postgraduate degree
Quality Improvement
Clinical Research
Direct Patient Care
Patient Transport
Family Education
Preceptor
Patient Stabilization
Therapeutic Techniques
In-Service Education
Diagnostic Strategies
Adverse Drug Reactions
CPR Initiation
Pharmacological Therapies
High Risk Deliveries
Formulate Plan of Care
Low Risk Deliveries
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$141,200 - $180,400/yr
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Posted
Mar 30, 2026
Closes
Sep 30, 2026
Application
Employer website
Stabilize and transport patients as needed.
Demonstrate in-depth understanding of current professional and legal trends, concepts and issues related to practice.
Identify educational needs of family members and assist with teaching as appropriate.
Ensure that appropriate systems and resources are in place to maintain established standards of care.
Participate in self and peer evaluation to improve quality of care.
Participate in the development, review and evaluation of policies and procedures.
Participate in developing and implementing QI monitoring.
Participate in providing in-service and outreach education program.
Act as resource for clinical skills for staff on or of the unit.
May participate in clinical research projects conducted by supervising physicians.
Serve as preceptor to APP students.
Evaluates goals and outcomes considering the benefit-versus-burden, safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness for the patient, family and the organization.
Develops diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions needed to achieve the goals and outcomes of the patient’s plan of care.
Has a deep understanding and response to adverse drug reactions, with special attention to vulnerable populations such as infants, children, pregnant and lactating women, or older adults. Develops and coordinates APP training and professional development activities.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree from an accredited school/college.
Work Experience
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through a combination of education and a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications
Current and/or eligible for State of Illinois licensure/registration required. Eligibility to be privileged and credentialed through the Medical Staff Office (MSO). - State of Illinois
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Preferred Qualifications
Education
Advanced nursing degree from an accredited school/college of nursing or completion of an accredited Physician Assistant educational program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc.
Completion of approved NNP training.
Experience
• 2 years of clinical experience in level III or level IV NICU as a NICU nurse or NICU APP.
Licenses and Certifications for Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
NCC certification as a neonatal nurse practitioner.
Ability to obtain Illinois advanced practice nurse license by start date.
Current registered nurse license in the State of Illinois or eligibility to receive by start date.
Once licensed, apply for a mid-level practitioner-controlled substance license and DEA number.
Licenses and Certifications for Physician Assistant
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
Current Physician Assistant license/registration in the State of Illinois or eligibility to receive by start date.
Certification from the National Commission for the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) by start date.
Once licensed, apply for a mid-level practitioner-controlled substance license and DEA number.
Preferred Competencies
Proficiency in resuscitation, intubation, and line placement.
Excellent clinical, management, and organizational skills.
Ability to conduct physical examinations and health assessments.
Ability to provide direct patient care in a professional, respectful, and compassionate manner.
Proficiency in EPIC.
Proficiency in use of computers.
Demonstrated ability to facilitate communication among various levels of practitioners.
Ability to properly document and bill for services provided.
Detail-oriented.
Ability to work effectively under pressure.
Ability to use independent judgment.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to interview and obtain medical information.
Willingness to enter into written collaborative agreement with collaboration physician upon hire.
Working Conditions
Clinical care setting.
May require participation in on-call or after-hours coverage depending on clinical service needs.
Exposure to human blood, human blood components, and/or products made from human blood.
Exposure to infectious material.
High-stress environment.
May staff other sites as required by neonatology coverage agreements the section has in place.
Application Documents
Resume (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family: Healthcare & Medical Services
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Drug Test Required
Yes
Health Screen Required
Yes
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Rate Type
Salary
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Range
$141,200.00 - $180,400.00
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. [http://www.uchicago.edu/about/non_discrimination_statement/]
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Market context
Illinois advanced practice roles need strong credentials
In Illinois, advanced-practice roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, specialty clinics, and care teams that need licensed clinicians with graduate-level training. These positions are competitive because employers often look for the right Illinois license, acute care certification for APRNs, and ICU experience, while benefits such as 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and lifecycle benefits can influence the decision. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit before you apply.
