Advanced Practice Provider, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant Transplant

JoinUniversity of Chicago Medicineas anAdvanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) for our Inpatient Lung/Abdominal TransplantTeam.

As part of the University of Chicagos Transplant Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (APP) team youll have the unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in life-saving procedures and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in transplant care. Joining this dynamic team means becoming part of a renowned institution that prides itself on innovative medical practices and a collaborative patient-centered approach. Youll work alongside experts in the field making a direct impact on the lives of transplant patients and their families while advancing your own professional growth in a supportive and forward-thinking environment

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Eligible for Relocation Assistance

The Advanced Practice Provider will be responsible for comprehensive direct patient care management. As an APP you will manage a caseload of patients and exercise autonomous decision making in the assessment diagnosis and initiation of delegated medical treatments. The scope of practice also includes family support discharge planning staff education and this role you will provide direct support to patients throughout the inpatient stay for all abdominal transplant patients.

This individual will utilize advance practice skills obtained through the completion of a formal provider program. These skills include advanced levels of assessment planning intervention and evaluation of care as well as performing some invasive procedures. For this position the APP will be responsible for functions related to the clinical care and management of solid organ transplant patients and others with end-stage organ disease. The APP is also responsible for planning organizing and directing patient care efforts in collaboration with medical and surgical physicians and other team members.

Advanced Practice Provider Essential Job Functions

• Taking patient history conducting examinations diagnosing illness
• Ordering and interpreting labs and imaging.
• Ability to exercise autonomy in medical decision-making provide a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services when necessary.
• A demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate and communicate among interdisciplinary teams.
• Must be highly proficient and organized with patient examinations and assessments diagnostic interpretations clinical interventions and health care planning.
• Must have effective problem-solving skills

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
• Critical Care experience 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
• Critical Care experience/rotations preferred

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: 1.0 Full-time
• Shift: Rotating 12 hour shifts Every 4th Weekend
• Work Location: Hyde Park
• Unit/Department: Inpatient Lung/Abdominal Transplant
• CBA Code: Non-Union

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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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