Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Location: Chicago, IL (On-site)

We are seeking a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive primary care for pediatric patients from newborn through age 18 for an academic medical center. This position is a full-time, direct hire opportunity based onsite in Chicago, IL. The role cares for patients in a busy hospital-based pediatric clinic, managing well-child visits, same day sick visits, and chronic condition follow-up as part of a supportive clinical team.

This role is well aligned for a nurse practitioner who loves working with children and families and is passionate about pediatric primary care. The ideal candidate builds long-term relationships with patients, guides families through every milestone from first immunizations to sports physicals, and practices at the top of their license with confidence and compassion.

Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive health assessments and developmental screenings for pediatric patients from newborn through age 18
• Diagnose and treat childhood illnesses, injuries, and chronic conditions, including asthma, ADHD, obesity, and allergies
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including labs, imaging, and point-of-care testing
• Prescribe medications and develop treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians
• Administer immunizations per CDC and AAP recommended schedules and counsel families on vaccine safety
• Provide anticipatory guidance and health education at each developmental stage
• Refer patients to pediatric specialists and coordinate follow-up care as needed
• Document clinical encounters accurately and completely in the electronic health record
• Manage a patient panel that includes same day sick visits, scheduled well-child visits, and chronic disease follow-up

Qualifications:

• Master of Science in Nursing with a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) specialization required
• Active APRN license and national certification (PPCNP-BC or CPNP-PC) required
• DEA registration and Illinois prescriptive authority
• BLS and PALS certifications required
• Minimum of 2 years of pediatric clinical experience preferred; new graduates with strong clinical rotations will be considered
• Experience with pediatric EHR workflows and growth chart documentation

Schedule:

• Full-time position
• Onsite in Chicago, IL
• Monday through Friday, standard business hours (Central Time)
• 40 hours per week

Salary Range: The salary range for this position is approximately $100,000 – $135,000 annually ($48.08 – $64.90 per hour), based on experience and qualifications.

Interview Process: Selected candidates will participate in a multi-step interview process, including an initial screening with TalentLNX followed by interviews with department leadership.

Equal Opportunity Employer: TalentLNX is committed to equal employment opportunity and a diverse, inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.