Advanced Practice Professional, PA-C or APRN, Urology, Full Time, Elgin

Advocate Health Care; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse for a role in Illinois. The position combines clinical care, professional practice, and leadership responsibilities to ensure safe, high-quality, and patient-centered outcomes across care teams.

The ideal candidate will hold an PA master’s degree or an APRN master’s with national certification, and be prepared for collaboration within a fast-paced environment requiring excellent communication and EMR

Qualifications

• PA: Master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies (or equivalent).
• APRN: Master’s in Nursing with current national certification.
• Prior urology experience strongly preferred but not required; surgical or consult experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical care, professional practice, and leadership to ensure safe, high-quality, patient-centered outcomes.
• Collaborate with care teams to optimize patient outcomes and program operations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

EMR proficiency

NCCPA certification

IL Controlled Substance License

DEA registration eligibility

BLS

PALS/ACLS

Education

Master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies

Master’s in Nursing with national certification

Job description

Major Responsibilities

This position encompasses clinical care, professional practice, and leadership responsibilities, ensuring safe, high-quality, and patient-centered outcomes.

Major Responsibilities

This position encompasses clinical care, professional practice, and leadership responsibilities, ensuring safe, high-quality, and patient-centered outcomes.

Licensure

• Active Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure in the State of Illinois.

Education And Experience

• PA: Master’s degree or equivalent in Physician Assistant studies (effective January 1, 2018).
• APRN: Master’s in Nursing with current national certification in the appropriate specialty.
• Prior urology experience is strongly preferred but not required. Surgical or consult experience is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to foster collaboration and patient engagement.
• Proficiency in Electronic Medical Records.
• Current NCCPA certification (for PA) or national board certification (for APRN).
• Illinois Controlled Substance License within six months of hire.
• DEA registration eligibility and possession within six months of hire (may vary by site).
• Current BLS certification; PALS/ACLS certification as required by practice site.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Ability to travel and work flexible hours, including on-call coverage, to meet patient and organizational needs.
• Capacity to work under pressure in challenging situations and respond quickly to patient needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Routine exposure to infectious specimens and patients, as well as potentially hazardous conditions.
• Competence in caring for patients across age groups, understanding developmental and aging patterns.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds independently; patient handling equipment and team assistance required for heavier lifts.