Nurse Practitioner Fellow - Division of Cardiology New

Hiring Department: Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1038841

Posting Close Date: January 30, 2026

Salary: The wage for this position is $82,000.

About The University Of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary

The University of Illinois Chicago's partnership between the College of Nursing and the College of Medicine offers a new Cardiology Nurse Practitioner Fellowship. This exciting program will accept one fellow in its first year. We are looking for nurse practitioner students who are either graduating in May 2026 or Nurse Practitioners with 5 years or less of clinical experience. Potential applicants must have a DNP degree by the start of the program. Candidates are reviewed and selected through an application and interview process.

Candidates currently enrolled in an adult-gerontology acute care, adult-gerontology primary care, or family nurse practitioner program will be considered. Nurse Practitioners who are actively practicing and within five years of graduating from an accredited DNP program are eligible. Applicants must provide verification of their eligibility for an Illinois RN license. Only candidates who meet the established selection criteria will be considered for interv

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop expertise in cardiovascular pathophysiology with an understanding of pharmaceutical, procedural, and surgical treatment options
• Use evidence-based medicine practices to ensure quality, cost-effective care
• Educate patients and families regarding cardiovascular disease while gaining sensitivity to the patient’s emotional, physical, spiritual, and cultural needs
• Develop organizational skills to manage a patient caseload
• Develop effective communication and presentation skills as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Perform physical exams and formulate plans of care in collaboration with their supervising provider
• Manage an inpatient caseload using organizational skills
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduated, or will graduate from an DNP accredited program by July 1, 2026
• Board eligible for the AGACNP, AGPCNP or FNP certification,
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• If accepted, will have an Illinois RN license by May 1, 2026.
  
  

Candidates are selected based on grades, work experience, ethics, leadership qualities, and commitment to continuing their career goals in a cardiovascular area after completing the fellowship.

Applications should include the following materials:

• A copy of your current RN license (any state) and verification of license eligibility in the state of Illinois by May 1, 2026
• Unofficial transcripts from a DNP granting institution
• CV/resume.
• Copy of Illinois license by May 1
• Certification Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Essay on statement of interest, including past cardiovascular experience, and describing how the fellowship will further develop your career goals in the cardiovascular field
• Two professional letters of recommendation are required, with one by a clinical supervisor or supervising physician, and must be completed in the Recommendation Request section, including an email with a link to complete a rating form and upload a letter.
  
  

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 Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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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.