Advanced Practice Nurse – Pediatric Infectious Disease

Hiring Department: UICOMP-Pediatrics

Location: Peoria, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1040888

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.

Position Summary

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.

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 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.
The Advanced Practice Nurse is required to have and maintain a faculty appointment in order to receive clinical privileges
to practice at the University of Illinois.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned
Clinical: Diagnosing and managing pediatric infectious diseases, ordering/interpreting lab tests, prescribing medications,
performing procedures (if applicable).
Collaboration: Working with pediatricians, ID physicians, pharmacists, and infection control teams.
Education: Counseling families on prevention, treatment, and follow-up care.
Research/Quality Improvement: Participation in clinical trials, guidelines, or infection prevention initiatives (if applicable).

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.

Preferred
Qualifications

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 (e.g., antibiotic stewardship, viral infections, travel medicine).
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
Excellent communication skills for patient/family education.

About University of
Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria (UICOMP) Department of Pediatrics and OSF
Healthcare Children’s Hospital of Illinois:

UICOMP is one of
the three regional campuses of the University of Illinois College of Medicine,
one of the largest public medical schools in the country. UICOMP’s educational programs include 262
medical students and 300 residents/fellows in 29 different post graduate
programs, 23 which are accredited by ACGME.
The Department of Pediatrics is one of the largest departments at
UICOMP. In collaboration with the OSF
HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois, the Department has 19 divisions and
over 145 faculty members providing general pediatrics and subspecialty services
to the pediatric population in Central Illinois. The current research infrastructure within
the Department includes an office of research, a dedicated biostatistician and
an internal research funding mechanism to support our faculty.

About Children’s Hospital of Illinois

Located in Peoria, OSF
HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois is the third largest pediatric
hospital in Illinois and the most comprehensive hospital for kids
downstate. With 136 beds and more than 140 pediatric subspecialists, OSF
Children’s Hospital cares for more children in Illinois than any hospital outside
of Chicago. Formally established as a pediatric hospital within the walls of
OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center in 1990, OSF Children’s Hospital of
Illinois has more than 7,000 inpatient admissions, 75,000 outpatient specialty
visits, 2,400 newborn deliveries, and 18,000 emergency department visits each
year. Learn more by visiting childrenshospitalofillinois.org.

Jump Trading Simulation &
Education Center, a part of OSF
Innovation, is a collaboration between University of Illinois College of
Medicine Peoria and OSF HealthCare. Jump replicates a variety of patient care
settings to ensure novice and seasoned clinicians can practice handling medical
situations in a real-world environment. Boasting six floors and 168,000 square
feet, the center is one of the largest of its kind and provides space for
conferences, anatomic training, virtual reality and innovation. For more
information, visit www.jumpsimulation.org

About Peoria, Il

One of the oldest communities in Illinois with a
population of 113,150 Peoria is equal distance from Chicago and St. Louis. Here we have an enviable standard of living,
exciting venues within a 15-20 minute drive from our homes, safe streets,
quality and quantity shopping, our own symphony, our own ballet, Broadway
Theater League, museums, art guilds, first-class medical facilities, the
nation's oldest community theater and oldest Santa Claus parade.

Our vibrant riverfront showcases a multitude of festivals
and celebrations that light up the summer nights much like our extraordinary
Fourth of July Sky Concert fireworks show that draws well over one hundred
thousand annually. Residents are
flocking to live in the refurbished warehouses and lofts on Water Street that
produce the perfect lifestyle for a 24/7 city.

We have many global businesses that allow Peoria to play
all over the world through their products and services. Peoria has begun to diversify its economy with
infotech industries as well. Thus our
business community attracts some of the brightest graduates throughout the
nation.

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For fullest
consideration please apply by 5/12/2026

The budgeted salary
range for the position is $97,000 to $110,000 per year.

Salary is
competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also
considering internal equity.

This
position is intended to be eligible for benefits. The University of Illinois offers a very
competitive benefits portfolio. Click for a complete list of employee
benefits:

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

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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
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eligibility review through E-Verify.

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.

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