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Advance Practice Registered Nurse Coordinator (APRN) Peds Critical Care

Advocate Health · Oak Lawn, IL · $59.00–$88.50 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a pediatric nursing policy or protocol you helped revise based on evidence. How did you get it adopted?

What they are checking: Whether they can move evidence into practice and handle the people side of change, not just write documents.

You'll consult with senior leaders across the system. Tell me about a time you influenced a leader without direct authority.

What they are checking: Whether they can build a case and persuade executives in a role that coordinates rather than directs.

Tell me about a time an initiative you led didn't work. What happened and what did you do next?

What they are checking: Whether they are honest about failure and can show what they learned from it.

How do you keep your own pediatric clinical knowledge current in a mostly non-bedside role?

What they are checking: Whether they stay credible with bedside staff by keeping clinical skills and knowledge fresh.

What would you do

Direct-care nurses are tired of new initiatives. How do you get them involved in yet another change?

What they are checking: Whether they can earn buy-in from bedside staff instead of handing changes down from above.

A pediatric unit at one site does something differently than the PICU at another. How do you decide whether to standardize?

What they are checking: Whether they can weigh local reasons against system consistency without forcing a single answer.

A safety event in pediatric critical care points to a gap in a protocol. Walk me through how you'd respond.

What they are checking: Whether they can lead a fair review, fix the process, and support the staff involved.

About the work

How would you use quality and safety data to choose which pediatric critical care problem to work on first?

What they are checking: Whether they can read data, weigh harm and feasibility, and pick a target with a real case.

Tell me the difference between a quality improvement project, an evidence-based practice project and research, and when you'd use each.

What they are checking: Whether they understand the methods and the oversight each one needs, including when IRB review applies.

How would you design continuing education for pediatric nurses across the system?

What they are checking: Whether they can assess learning needs and build education that changes practice, not just checks a box.

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 35100 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Administration: Pediatrics Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday-Friday; day shift with some occasional evening coverage based on department need. Pay Range: $59.00 - $88.50 Major Responsibilities: Consults with senior ACH and AAH leadership to assess, problem-solve, and evaluate system issues, barriers, and models of care. Lead and/or participate in nursing and interprofessional teams to provide integrated delivery of patient care services. Develop, review, and revise pediatric nursing policies, procedures, protocols, and/or guidelines to facilitate organizational change reflecting EBP. Analyze clinical data including quality and safety reports to determine appropriate clinical initiatives (Quality Improvement/EBP/Research). Participate in the planning and development of process changes, training, and/or education. Provides pediatric nursing consultation for new and ongoing initiatives to improve pediatric inpatient nursing care and patient outcomes. Promote and enlist the involvement of direct-care nurses and others to organize and implement planned change. Participates in planning and design of continuing professional development related to pediatric nursing and promotion of these activities across AAH. Promote awareness in implementation of evidence-based pediatric nursing practice. Collaborate with nursing leadership in the monitoring, evaluation, and facilitation of the quality, safety, and appropriateness of patient care through EBP, innovation, and research. Seek professional opportunities for research and EBP dissemination through publication or presentations at local, regional, national, and international conferences. Assist and/or mentor others in quality improvement, EBP, innovation, and/or research activities. Licensure Required: Nurse, Registered (RN) Advance Practice Registered Nurse, APRN Education/Experience Required: Level of Education: Minimum of Masters of Science in Nursing degree as an APRN Years of Experience: 4 years minimum in area of specialty as APRN. 5 years of RN experience preferred with a minimum of 4 years of experience as an APRN. Pediatric nursing experience preferred. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including experience in leading remote teams through the use of technology including video and audio conferencing. Travel may be required. Proficiency with an Electronic Medical Record. Ability to work varying hours to meet the needs of Advocate Aurora Health. Ability to work under stressful conditions in order to meet deadlines. License/Registration/Certification: National pediatric nursing certification from an accredited body; Current Illinois APRN License; Current Illinois Registered Nurse License; Current BLS certification; Current PALS certification Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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