Advanced Practice Provider (APN or PA)

uchicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Chicago is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant to join the BSD SUR - Urologic Surgery: Clinical team. The role involves autonomous patient assessment, diagnostic planning, and collaboration with surgeons in a busy clinical setting.

Responsibilities include ordering tests, prescribing treatments, patient education, and participation in both inpatient and outpatient care.

Qualifications

• College or university degree from an accredited school.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Current Illinois licensure/registration and eligibility for privileging/credentialing through MSO.

Responsibilities

• Obtains medical histories and performs physical assessments.
• Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests.
• Prescribes appropriate treatments.
• Screens patients.
• Collaborates with surgeons and other disciplines as needed.
• May provide inpatient and/or outpatient services.
• Designs patient education programs to aid informed health decisions.
• Evaluates goals and outcomes of the patient’s plan of care.
• Develops diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions.

Skills

Clinical competency

Leadership

Teaching

Physical examination

Health assessment

Patient interviewing

Independence

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced practice degree

APN license

RN license

PA license

NCCPA certification

Job description

Department

BSD SUR - Urologic Surgery: Clinical

About the Department

Our renowned urologic surgeons oversee a broad range of surgical care programs, designed to thoroughly care for adults and children with complex urologic disease including urologic cancers in the bladder, kidney, prostate, and testicular regions. Further, our surgeons offer female urologic procedures including reconstruction, prolapse repair, salvage and urodynamics, among others. In addition to offering a wide range of surgical options, our experts are world leaders in robotic surgical techniques that enhance surgical and aesthetic outcomes for many urologic patients. The Section of Urology is also home to many busy laboratories, many of which are supported by the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Defense, and other major governmental and nongovernmental entities. With a special focus on cancer, our urologists are continually working toward discovering better ways to treat patients with urologic disease. This ongoing work and achievement would not be possible without the cohesive effort of the faculty and staff. We are always looking for individuals who are willing to work in our dynamic and collaborative environment toward the shared goal of improving the health of patients in our community and beyond.

Job Summary

The job uses best practices and knowledge of patients and exercises autonomous decision making in the assessment, diagnosis and initiation of delegated medical treatments. The scope of practice includes family support, discharge planning, staff education, consultation and research.

Responsibilities

• Obtains medical histories and performs physical assessments.
• Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests.
• Prescribes appropriate treatments.
• Screens patients.
• Facilitates care in collaboration with the surgeons.
• Makes referrals to other disciplines as necessary.
• May provide both inpatient and outpatient services as needed.
• Designs patient education programs that include information required to make informed health care and treatment decisions.
• Evaluates goals and outcomes taking into account the benefit-versus-burden, safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness for the patient, family and the organization.
• Develops diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions needed to achieve the goals and outcomes of the patient's plan of care.
• Has a deep understanding and response to adverse drug reactions, with special attention to vulnerable populations such as infants, children, pregnant and lactating women or older adults.
• Develops and coordinates APP training and professional development activities ? ?
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree from an accredited school/college.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through a combination of education and a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

Current and/or eligible for State of Illinois licensure/registration required. Eligibility to be privileged and credentialed through the Medical Staff Office (MSO). - State of Illinois ---

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

An advanced degree (or equivalent, if license received prior to July 1, 2001) from an accredited school/college of nursing or completion of an accredited Physician Assistant educational program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA).

Experience:

Two or more years of clinical experience in a related area of specialty.

Licenses and Certifications for Advanced Practice Nurse:

• Current Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) license in the State of Illinois or eligibility to receive by start date.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Illinois or eligibility to receive by start date.

Licenses and Certifications for Physician Assistant:

• Current Physician Assistant license/registration in the State of Illinois or eligibility to receive by start date.
• Certification from the National Commission for the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) by start date.

Preferred Competencies

• Demonstrated clinical competency, effective leadership and teaching skills.
• Ability to conduct physical examinations and health assessments.
• Ability to interview and obtain medical information.
• Willingness to enter into written collaborative agreement with a collaborating physician upon hire.
• Once licensed and as needed, willingness to apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number.
• Willingness to be privileged and credentialed through UCM Medical Staff Office prior to start date.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational skills.
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