Advanced Wound Care NP/PA: Impactful Team Leader

University of Chicago; United States; On-site; USD 131,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago Medicine seeks a highly qualified healthcare professional to manage wound care for a caseload of patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings at Ingalls Memorial Hospital. The role requires autonomous decision-making in assessment and initiation of wound-related care, working with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality outcomes.

Minimum qualifications include a college degree, at least two years of related experience, and Illinois

Qualifications

• Education: college or university degree from an accredited school/college.
• Work Experience: 2+ years of relevant work experience in a related job discipline.
• Certifications: State licensure/registration in Illinois; eligibility for privileging and credentialing through the MSO.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, monitors, intervenes, coordinates and evaluates the delivery of patient care.
• Collaborates with the patient, family and multidisciplinary team to assure safe, cost effective, timely and efficient care.
• Identifies patient needs and makes referral for consultation with internal and external specialists.
• Ensures patient education needs are met with individualized instruction.
• Assists in coordinating discharge planning and maintains postoperative patient follow-up.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

The University of Chicago Medicine seeks a highly qualified healthcare professional to manage wound care for a caseload of patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings at Ingalls Memorial Hospital. The role requires autonomous decision-making in assessment and initiation of wound-related care, working with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality outcomes.

Minimum qualifications include a college degree, at least two years of related experience, and Illinois