Emergency Medicine - Advanced Practice Provider

Rush University System for Health; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 124,610 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Sign-on bonuses

Relocation allowances

Job summary

Rush University System for Health in Oak Park, Illinois is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join the Emergency Department staff. The role involves providing acute and routine medical/surgical care, collaborating with a physician team, and supporting treatment areas.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Nursing or be a licensed Physician Assistant with necessary certifications. The compensation package ranges between $124,610 and $175,000, including various benefits.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as Registered Professional Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse in Illinois.
• Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice with an appropriate clinical specialty.
• Certification by ANCC or AANP.
• State of Illinois DEA license.
• CPR, ACLS, and PALS certification.
• Experience in procedures like simple laceration repair.

Responsibilities

• Provide acute and routine medical/surgical care to patients.
• Collaborate with a physician and mid-level coverage team.
• Support private rooms and Fast Track treatment areas.
• Work a rotating 10-hour schedule.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience treating patients of all ages

Procedural experience

Education

Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice

Current licensure as Registered Professional Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse in Illinois

Current licensure as Physician Assistant/Associate in Illinois

Tools

Certification by the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC)

Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Job description

Position Overview

Rush Oak Park Hospital, part of the Rush University System for Health, is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join the Emergency Department staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide acute and routine medical/surgical care to patients within scope of practice.
• Collaborate with a 58‑hour physician coverage and 40‑hour mid‑level coverage team daily.
• Support the 22 private rooms and 10 Fast Track treatment areas.
• Work a rotating 10‑hour schedule, including up to two weekend shifts per four‑week block; night shifts may be added as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• APRN candidates with pediatrics or Family Nurse Practitioner certification.

Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioner
  • Current licensure as Registered Professional Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse in Illinois.
  • Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice with an appropriate clinical specialty.
  • Certification by the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
  • State of Illinois DEA license.
  • Maintain clinical privileges at RUMC, ROPH, and RCMC.
  • CPR, ACLS, and PALS certification.
  • Excellent communicator; experience treating patients of all ages; procedural experience (simple laceration repair, I&D).
• Physician Assistant
  • Current licensure as Physician Assistant/Associate in Illinois.
  • Accredited Physician Assistant/Associate program completion.
  • Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
  • Maintain clinical privileges at RUMC, ROPH, and RCMC.
  • Excellent communicator; experience treating patients of all ages; procedural experience (simple laceration repair, I&D).

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range: $124,610 – $175,000. Total compensation includes base pay, benefits, incentive programs, premium pay rates, sign‑on bonuses, and relocation allowances.

Benefits include a comprehensive package covering medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and other employee programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.