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Advanced Practice Nurse, APN, Trauma Surgery, Oak Lawn

Advocate Health · Oak Lawn, IL

Posted Sep 10, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had to escalate a patient to the trauma surgeon faster than you expected. What made you pull that trigger?

judgment about scope of practice limits and willingness to escalate rather than sit on a deteriorating patient

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a physician or another team member on a patient's plan of care. What did you do?

ability to advocate clinically while staying functional inside a hierarchical, multidisciplinary team

Tell me about a time you helped onboard or teach a new APRN, resident, or student on your unit.

fit with the teaching and mentorship expectations named in the job

How do you keep your clinical skills current, and what's something recent you changed in your practice because of new evidence?

commitment to ongoing learning and evidence-based practice the role explicitly calls out

This role has every fourth weekend and three 12-hour days from 6 AM to 6:30 PM. How does that schedule fit with what you're looking for right now?

realistic buy-in to the actual shift pattern rather than a mismatch that surfaces later

Technical

Walk me through how you'd manage a trauma patient in the first hour after they hit the floor, from initial assessment to your treatment plan.

whether the candidate can actually run acute trauma assessment and decision-making, not just describe textbook steps

What's your experience ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies independently, and can you give an example where your read changed the plan of care?

comfort practicing at full APRN scope rather than deferring every decision

How do you approach documentation and coding for a high volume of acute trauma encounters so it stays accurate and compliant?

understanding of billing and compliance responsibilities baked into the role

What certifications do you currently hold, and where are you in the process for AGACNP board certification if that's not already in place?

whether credentials match the hard requirement listed in the posting

Situational

You're covering a busy inpatient trauma service and a patient in clinic needs a same-day follow-up while a new admission is crashing. How do you handle both?

prioritization skills across the 90/10 inpatient-ambulatory split this job actually has

A family member is pushing back hard on a discharge plan you know is medically appropriate. How do you handle that conversation?

communication skill under pressure and ability to hold a clinical line with empathy

Describe a shift where you had multiple high-acuity patients at once. How did you decide what got your attention first?

triage instincts and composure in a fast-paced Level I trauma environment

You've just finished a 12 hour shift and handoff reveals a patient's status changed right before you're leaving. What do you do?

reliability around handoff communication and not cutting corners at shift change

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 04411 AMG Christ - Surgery: Trauma Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Trauma Surgery Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, Illinois Join a highly collaborative Trauma Surgery team at one of the region's premier Level I Trauma Centers. This position offers a dynamic blend of inpatient acute care and ambulatory follow-up, providing the opportunity to manage complex trauma patients across the continuum of care. Position Highlights • Practice Setting: 90% inpatient/hospital-based care, 10% ambulatory clinic • Schedule: Three 12 hour shifts per week (6:00 AM - 6:30 PM) • Weekend Requirement: Every 4th weekend rotation • Holiday Requirement: None • Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of trauma surgeons, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and specialists dedicated to delivering exceptional patient outcomes • Opportunity to care for high-acuity trauma and acute surgical patients in a fast-paced academic environment Why Advocate Health • Be part of a nationally recognized, mission-driven health system committed to clinical excellence and innovation • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package • Supportive team culture focused on professional growth and work-life balance This role is ideal for an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner who thrives in a high-acuity setting and is passionate about delivering exceptional care to trauma and surgical patients. Pay Range: $54.90 - $82.35 MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical responsibilities: Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition. This includes ordering, performing, and interpreting appropriate diagnostic studies and prescription of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and therapies. Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives. Provides health promotion, disease prevention and disease management counseling and education of patients and families. Manages patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and within scope of practice. Seeks physician or other healthcare team member consultation or referrals as appropriate. Escalates need for more emergent or specialized care when necessary. Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record. Substantiates and submits professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices. Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team and/or health or community agencies. Performs office or hospital procedures in accordance with specialty practice, competency and granted privileges (where applicable). Other responsibilities: Participates in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives/performance activities, organizational and/or departmental meetings and committees, peer review, and workgroups as necessary. Participates in education and/or onboarding of new team members, students, and other health care professionals. Seeks experiences to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and advance the profession within and outside of the organization. Maintains standards of productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics to ensure optimal, safe and timely patient care delivery. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED License/Registration/Certification Required: ​ Active RN, and APRN/APRN-FPA/APNP or other APRN license(s) in state(s) of practice, AND Active national board certification in area of clinical practice and populations served, AND Active DEA registration prior to hire, AND If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire, AND Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire Education Required: ​ ​Master’s Degree in Nursing Experience Required: No experience required Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision-making skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team. Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record. Excellent communication skills. Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others. Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday. Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing. Must be able to: Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist. Lift up to 20 lbs over the head. Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance. Operate all equipment necessary to perform the job. 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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