Advanced Practice Provider - Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner, Leukemia
Advanced Practice Provider - Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner, Leukemia
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Job Description
Job Description
JointheUniversity of Chicago Medicineas anAdvanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)for our InpatientLeukemia service.
Eligible for a SignOn Bonus up to $10000
Eligible for Relocation Assistance
The Advanced Practice Provider will beresponsible for comprehensive direct patient care management and will manage a caseload of patients by exercisingautonomous decision making in the assessment diagnosis and initiation of delegated medical APPwillprovide healthcareand patient services that may include educational research and clinical nursing specialist support as well as completeadministrative activities under the direction and supervision of the Director/leadership. The APP has acquired the knowledge skills and judgment necessary to assist the physician through organized instruction and supervised practice.
The Inpatient Leukemia service is an APPstaffed service with the support of a Hematology/Oncology Fellow and Hematology/Oncology Attending. This is a day shift position from 7am to 7:30pm. After an orientation period of approximately 3 months the APP will work autonomously and collaboratively with the rest of the APP team Leukemia attending Leukemia fellow and pharmacist to manage Leukemia service inpatients. The team rounds in the morning and the APPs present patients with their assessments and plans. APPs then carry out the plan for the day calling consults placing orders admitting expected and unexpected admits and performing procedures. This candidate will be trained in the management of acute leukemia chronic leukemia as well as oncologic emergencies (eg neutropenic fever tumor lysis syndrome differentiation syndrome DIC HLH).
Advanced Practice Provider Essential Job Functions
- Taking patient history conducting examinations diagnosing illness
- Pre and postoperative patient evaluation and ordering and interpreting laboratory tests
- Ability to exercise autonomy in medical decisionmaking provide a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services
Nurse Practitioner Education and Experience Requirements:
- Masters of Science in Nursing
- Current and/or eligibility for State of Illinois RN and APN licensure/registration
- Must be certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the ANCC or AANP
- Must have or be able to qualify for Illinois and DEA prescribing numbers
- At least 1 year of inpatient experience preferred
- Previous oncology experience preferred
- Acute Care preferred
Physician Assistant Education and Experience Requirements:
- Completion of an accredited (physician assistant) educational program
- Certification in ACLS and by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and current and/or eligibility for State of Illinois licensure/registration
- At least 1 year of inpatient experience preferred
- Previous oncology experience preferred
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE:FullTime (1.0)
- Shift: Days 7am7:30pm; Every 3rd Weekend
- Unit/Department: Inpatient Leukemia
- CBA Code:NonUnion
Why Join Us
Weve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion always mindful that each patient is a person an individual. To accomplish this we need employees with passion talent and commitment with patients and with each other. Were in this together: working to advance medical innovation serve the health needs of the community and move our collective knowledge forward. If youd like to add enriching human life to your profile UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront were doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
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UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color ethnicity ancestry sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status civil union status parental status religion national origin age disability veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
Must comply with UChicago Medicines COVID19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination you must provide proof as part of the preemployment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly a preemployment physical drug screening and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
Compensation & Benefits Overview
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
The pay range is based on a fulltime equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
