Advanced Wound Care NP/PA—Outpatient & Inpatient

Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 131,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago Medicine seeks a qualified wound care clinician to manage and coordinate care for a caseload of wound care patients in outpatient and inpatient settings at Ingalls Memorial Hospital.

The role requires current Illinois licensure as APN/RN/PA, with strong skills in examination, planning, and patient education. Opportunities include OR first-assist and collaborative care planning.

Qualifications

• Must hold active licenses in Illinois as APN or RN or PA.
• Experience with wound care and patient education is preferred.
• Clinical leadership and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, monitors, intervenes, coordinates and evaluates patient care.
• Collaborates with patient and team to ensure safe, timely care.
• Identifies patient needs and makes referrals.
• Provides education and discharge planning support.
• Leads in care delivery improvements and research sharing.
• Opportunity to first-assist in the OR as needed.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Wound care

Leadership

Patient education

Education

Current Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) license in Illinois

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois

Physician Assistant license in Illinois

Job description

The University of Chicago Medicine seeks a qualified wound care clinician to manage and coordinate care for a caseload of wound care patients in outpatient and inpatient settings at Ingalls Memorial Hospital.

The role requires current Illinois licensure as APN/RN/PA, with strong skills in examination, planning, and patient education. Opportunities include OR first-assist and collaborative care planning.