Advanced Practice Provider - Sleep Medicine - Chicago-29056

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 121,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center invites applications for a Sleep Medicine Advanced Practice Provider (APP). This 100% outpatient role supports a multidisciplinary Sleep Medicine team, including four physicians and four APPs, with a focus on evaluation, PAP management, and longitudinal care.

The position requires Illinois NP or PA licensure, MSN/DNP or PA program completion, and current board certifications (ANCC/AANP or NCCPA).

Qualifications

• Licensure as NP in Illinois; eligible to obtain licensure as APN.
• MSN or DNP with clinical specialty relevant to Sleep Medicine.
• PA program completion and state licensure eligibility in Illinois.
• Board certification by ANCC/AANP for NP or NCCPA for PA.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage sleep disorders (OSA, insomnia, narcolepsy, RLS).
• Adjust PAP therapy, dose titration, and other treatment plans.
• Conduct outpatient follow-up visits and coordinate longitudinal care.
• Collaborate with sleep physicians and multidisciplinary teams on complex cases.
• Educate patients on diagnosis, treatment adherence, and lifestyle changes.
• Support weight-loss–related sleep management and follow-up sleep studies.
• Work five 8-hour days, Monday–Friday; 100% outpatient.
• Report to the Division Administrator.

Skills

Advanced Practice Provider experience

Outpatient care

Patient education

Collaboration

Education

Master of Science in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing Practice with clinical specialty appropriate to position

Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant/Associate Program

Current ANCC or AANP certification

Current Illinois RN and APN licensure or eligibility

Tools

CPR Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: IM Sleep Medicine -

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Sleep Medicine Advanced Practice Provider

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL

Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, located in downtown Chicago, invites applications for the position of Sleep Medicine Advanced Practice Provider (APP).

Department/division Specs

• Practice alongside four Sleep Medicine physicians and four Sleep Medicine APPs


• Cross collaboration with sleep ENT and Medical Weight Loss


• American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) accredited center

Duties & Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with sleep disorders (e.g., obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, restless legs syndrome).


• Adjust PAP therapy, dose titration, and other treatment plans.


• Conduct outpatient follow-up visits and coordinate longitudinal care.


• Collaborate with sleep physicians and multidisciplinary teams on complex cases.


• Educate patients on diagnosis, treatment adherence, and lifestyle modifications.


• Help manage patient cohort related to weight-loss–linked sleep management, follow-ups, and repeat sleep studies


• 5-day, 8-hour shift schedule, days only, Monday-Friday


• Reports to the Division Administrator


• 100% outpatient

Preferred Qualifications

• Applicants with previous Advanced Practice Provider experience is preferred.

Position Requirements

Nurse Practitioner

• Current licensure from the State of Illinois as a Registered Professional Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse or eligible to obtain a licensure through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) application process


• Master of Science in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing practice with clinical specialty appropriate to position


• Current certification by American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioner (AANP)


• CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications

Physician Assistant

• Current licensure from the State of Illinois as a Physician Assistant/Associate or eligible to obtain a licensure through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) application process


• Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant/Associate Program


• Current certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants


• CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will promote collaboration between multiple disciplines to ensure cost effective and quality patient care. The individual who holds this position will exemplify the Rush mission, vision and values and act in accordance with the policies, procedures, guidelines of Rush, including the Rush Medical Group Customer Service standards. Successful candidates will also meet all other state and federal regulatory practice and accreditation standards.

Rush has over 600 APPs across the enterprise that provide comprehensive patient care each day autonomously and in collaboration with other members of the health care team. Across the system, the APPs are supported by 4 levels of leadership, including 39 Lead APPs, three chief CRNAs, and a Senior Director of Advanced Practice Providers. Rush’s vision is to have every APP practicing at full scope and top of license. APPs at Rush are highly competent, well-respected members of the healthcare team that contribute to the excellent quality care that Rush patients receive each day.

Rush University System for Health

is an academic health system integrating patient care, education, research, and community partnerships to improve health in diverse communities.

Rush Hospital Campus & Facilities

Rush includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University (2,500+ students across medical, nursing, and health sciences colleges), Rush Copley Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, and regional outpatient facilities.

Rush is recognized for clinical excellence, earning placement on U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Honor Roll 2025-2026 (top 20 of 5,000+ hospitals evaluated). The system received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking within the top ten among 99 academic medical centers for the 13th consecutive year.

All three hospitals earned LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation, and Rush has been named a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for six consecutive years.

Rush is committed to health equity, particularly addressing the 16-year life expectancy gap between Chicago's Loop and West Side. As the largest West Side employer, Rush implements an Anchor Mission strategy through local hiring, investing, sourcing, and volunteering. The system has invested over $6 million on the West Side since 2018 while continuing to provide excellent patient care for all.

Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, specialty; relevant experience and training; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range is for a full-time, 1.0 FTE employee, and includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. Additional compensation may include premium pay rates, sign-on bonuses, and relocation allowances. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Pay Range: $121,000 - $183,000

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits, learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Join Rush and become part of one of the nation’s best healthcare systems.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.