Gastroenterology - Advanced Practice Provider

Rush University System for Health; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 122,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora, Illinois invites applications for the position of General Gastroenterology Advanced Practice Provider. APPs will be trained in interventional GI subspecialties and will see a panel of general GI patients in outpatient and inpatient settings under supervision of board-certified gastroenterologists.

This role fits Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants seeking PACU-like duties, including post-procedure recovery, polyp recall navigation, and coordinated

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Advanced Practice Provider experience in Gastroenterology, Surgery, or Intensive Care.
• APRN candidates require Acute Care Certification (ACNP/AG-ACNP) per state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient follow-ups and outpatient clinic management for GI patients.
• Recover patients from interventional GI procedures and monitor for complications.
• Order and interpret labs, imaging, and pathology; coordinate post-procedure care.

Skills

Gastroenterology

PACU experience

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Doctorate of Nursing Practice

Job description

Rush Copley Medical Center, in Aurora, Illinois, part of the Rush University System for Health network of hospitals invites applications for the position of General Gastroenterology Advanced Practice Provider.

These providers will be trained in a subspecialty of Gastroenterology including Interventional, pancreas, high risk cancer screening, and motility along with seeing a panel of general GI patients.

Under supervision and in collaboration with board-certified gastroenterologists, the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) delivers high-quality care to patients with digestive health concerns.

This role is ideal for Nurse Practitioners (NPs) or Physician Assistants (PAs) looking for a Post-Anesthesia Care (PACU) type position.

Department/Division specifics:

5 physicians and 1 APP

The APP will provide outpatient clinical management including polyp recall navigation, new and follow-up patient care

Patients are seen at the main clinic on the Rush Copley hospital campus as well as in Yorkville

Duties & Responsibilities:

The primary responsibility includes inpatient follow-ups and outpatient clinic

Other job responsibilities include managing the patient’s immediate post-operative recovery, ensuring they are stable and comfortable while monitoring vital signs, pain levels and complications

Monday – Friday: 36 hours of patient-facing care per week. No weekends, holidays, or on call required

Clinical Care & Assessment:

Conduct comprehensive health histories and physical exams focused for pre procedure care

Recover patients from interventional GI procedures with ability to manage post procedure complications

Independent outpatient clinic.

Conduct rounds on inpatients with GI diseases like acute pancreatitis and its complications, choledocholithiasis and other biliary diseases, and post procedure follow ups

Order and interpret diagnostic tests including labs, pathology, and imaging

Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with state laws and clinical guidelines

Patient Education & Advocacy:

Educate patients and families on GI conditions, lifestyle modifications, and preventive care

Promote shared decision-making and informed consent

Refer patients to community resources and support groups as needed

Care Coordination & Continuity:

Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care coordinators to ensure seamless patient care

Provide follow-up care and monitor chronic GI conditions

Triage patient calls and messages, ensuring timely responses and interventions

Qualifications:

Experience of 2 years or more of Advanced Practice Provider experience in Gastroenterology, Surgery, and Intensive Care is required for this role

APRN Candidates will require Acute Care Certification

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)

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

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 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: $122,000 - $166,000

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

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