Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - (Transplant Outpatient)

UIC; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 129.000 - 158.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition waivers

Zusammenfassung

UI Health, part of the University of Illinois Chicago, seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for transplant outpatient care in Chicago, IL. The role requires NP/PA training, board certification, and IL licensure to provide high-quality, cost-effective care within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities cover assessments, orders, therapies, teaching, and leadership in a collaborative setting. The position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, with tuition waivers and

Qualifikationen

• Graduation from a nationally accredited APRN or PA training program.
• Current National Certification as ACNP-BC/AGACNP-BC or PA-C.
• Current license as an APRN-CNP or PA-C in Illinois.

Aufgaben

• Performs comprehensive histories, exams, and patient care plans.
• Orders/interprets tests and therapies within scope of practice.
• Prescribes medications and manages care with supervising physicians.

Kenntnisse

APRN/PA credentials

Board Certification

IL license

BLS Certification

DEA License

Jobbeschreibung

Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - (Transplant Outpatient)

Chicago, IL, United States

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1043523

Posted on: 11/9/2026 - Application Deadline: 11/27/2026

Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - (Transplant Outpatient)

Hiring Department: Transplant

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1043523

Pay Range: The previously determined pay range for this position is $128,818.00 - 157,730.00 / Annual Salary. Pay is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse – Certified Nurse Practitioner (APRN- CNP) or Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) reflects the mission, vision, and values of University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System, adheres to the UI Health Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and other regulatory and accreditation standards. The ideal candidate holds a degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant school or college and has Board Certification from Nationally Accredited Certifying body, based on the APP category. The APP functions as part of the multidisciplinary health team in accordance with privileges approved by the credentialing committee to provide high-quality, cost-effective advanced care to patients. The APP is responsible for the health outcome of an assigned patient population and consults and confers with supervising physicians in an area of clinical expertise within the APP's scope of licensure. The APP is required to have and maintain a faculty appointment in one of the schools or colleges of the University of Illinois in order to receive clinical privileges to practice at the University of Illinois Health System. The scope of care is general family medicine, which includes care for all ages and including but not limited to, routine preventative care and management of chronic disease management.

Duties & Responsibilities

Scope of Practice:

• Works within the Bylaws of the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System and in adherence to hospital and divisional policy.
• Works collaboratively with other providers in the care of patients.
• Performs an accurate history and physical examination of patients, comprehensive or episodic health assessments and develops patient care plans.
• Performs procedures according to clinical delineation of privileges.
• Provides prevention strategies and management of acute and chronic health problems.
• Orders and interprets tests, treatments, and therapies within the scope of practice.
• Prescribes medications, diet, supplies, prosthetic devices, and other home health aides or medication according to clinical privileges.
• May provide other clinical duties within the scope of practice as directed under the emergency operation plan.
• Demonstrates fiscal responsibility to positively impact the financial performance of the organization while ensuring optimal patient care and safety.

Professional:

• Integrates evidence-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision-making.
• Participates in peer review and competency assessment activities.
• Establishes an effective relationship with the entire care team.
• May lead and assist in research and evidence-based practice through participant selection, coordination of the protocol(s), data collection, and other associated activities.
• Demonstrates accountability for professional conduct.
• Advances professionalism by seeking opportunities to develop new skills and to enhance current ones.

Teaching:

• Provides comprehensive teaching strategies for patients and their families.
• May provide education and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students and current and new employees, including but not limited to medical staff, residents, advanced practice providers and nursing.
• Provides formal and/or informal education or mentorship to both internal and external groups pertinent to area of specialty.
• Participates in program development.
• Acts as a resource for clinical staff in the practice setting.
• Consults with management in assessment, problem-solving, decision-making, and evaluating clinical/system issues and models of care.
• Identifies and participates in quality-improvement initiatives within the practice setting and initiates change as appropriate.
• Leads multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated delivery of patient care services.
• May participate in the development and revision of protocols or guidelines to reflect evidence-based changes in care management.
• May participate in activities that influence policy-making bodies to improve patient care.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from a nationally accredited APRN or PA training program.
• Current National Certification as Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP-BC)/Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (AGACNP-BC) by American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) OR as a Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) by the Nationally accredited and recognized certifying body Commission on Certification of Physicians Assistants (NCCPA) required.
• Current license as an APRN-CNP or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) in the State of Illinois required.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
• Current Controlled Substance licensure and Federal DEA required.
• Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between physicians, APRN and PA providers as well as multi-disciplinary care team.
• Demonstrated experience in leadership, multidisciplinary collaboration, interpersonal communication, education, clinical experience.
• Ability to meet all requirements for medical staff privileges.

Preferred Qualifications

• Nursing Experience in a Transplant department and/or Transplant Quality Team preferred.
• Knowledge of Transplant Quality regulations preferred.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

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The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, covid sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.