Advanced Practice Provider, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant Outpatient Oncology
Advanced Practice Provider, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant Outpatient Oncology
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Job Description
JointheUniversity of Chicago Medicineas anAdvanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)for our Outpatient Oncology APP Team.
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 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 Outpatient Oncology APP Team is an APP-staffed service with the support of a Hematology/Oncology Attending. After an orientation period the APP will work autonomously and collaboratively with the rest of the APP team attending and pharmacist to manage inpatients on the service. 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. This candidate will be trained in the management of both hematologic and solid tumor malignancies as well as oncologic emergencies (eg neutropenic fever tumor lysis syndrome cytokine release syndrome neurotoxicity due to therapeutic agents DIC HLH sepsis and cord compression).
Advanced Practice Provider Essential Job Functions
- Taking patient history conducting examinations diagnosing illness
- Patient evaluation and ordering and interpreting laboratory tests
- Ability to exercise autonomy in medical decision-making 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 nursing experience preferred but not required
- 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:Full-Time (1.0)
- Shift: Days 8 hour shifts- 7:30a-8a- 4:00/4:30p No Call/No Weekends/No Holidays
- Unit/Department: Outpatient Oncology
- CBA Code:Non-Union
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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As a condition of employment all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical background check drug screening and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.
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 full-time 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
