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Advanced Practice Provider - Transplant Nephrology - Chicago, IL

340B Health, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Overview Location: Chicago, Illinois

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Transplant Nephrology Office

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

Transplant Nephrology Advanced Practice Provider

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL

Rush University Medical Center invites applications for the position of

Transplant Nephrology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) . This APP will deliver safe and timely care to kidney transplant recipients who require close medical management in the pre- and post-transplant phases of care.

Rush’s Kidney Transplant Program is among the best in the nation, with exceptional patient outcomes and a commitment to personalized, equitable, and evidence-based care.

Living Donor Kidney Transplant Program

has maintained a 100% one-year graft and patient survival rate since 2014, while our deceased donor program continues to exceed national benchmarks.

Rush is designated a

Donor Care Network Center of Excellence

and participates in the

National Kidney Registry’s paired exchange program , expanding access and match opportunities for our patients.

Our

multidisciplinary care model

includes nephrology, transplant surgery, pharmacy, dietetics, social work, and behavioral health—ensuring whole-person care from evaluation through post-transplant follow-up.

As a leading academic medical center, Rush integrates patient care with research, education, and community partnerships, offering APPs opportunities to participate in clinical research, quality improvement, and the education of students and trainees.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver advanced practice care to pre- and post-kidney transplant patients in the outpatient transplant clinic.

Perform comprehensive assessments, formulate diagnoses, and initiate and manage treatment plans.

Manage immunosuppressive therapy, identify and treat complications, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

Provide patient and family education around transplantation, medication adherence, lifestyle changes, and follow-up care.

Document care in the EMR (Epic) with accuracy and timeliness.

Participate in multidisciplinary selection meetings, transplant quality reviews, and protocol development.

Engage in clinical research, process improvement initiatives, and program development as desired.

Contribute to education of medical students, APPs, and residents through case discussions and clinical mentorship.

Department/Division Specs

One fellow Transplant Nephrology APP

Two Transplant Nephrologists

Transplant nephrology fellows/residents

Duties & Responsibilities

Five-day, eight-hour work schedule from 8:00am – 5:00pm

100% outpatient

Reports to the Transplant Service Line Lead APP

Qualifications Preferred Qualifications:

At least 1–2 years of experience in transplant, nephrology, critical care, or internal medicine

BLS required

Applicants with previous Advanced Practice Provider experience in transplant or related specialty are preferred. Relevant RN experience may be considered.

The

Advanced Practice Provider (APP)

is a licensed physician assistant (PA) or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who functions as a member of the health care team to provide high quality, comprehensive medical/surgical care of Rush patients within the scope of practice granted in accordance with the Rush University Medical Center medical staff bylaws. The 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, and 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 400 APPs across the enterprise that provide comprehensive patient care each day autonomously and in collaboration with other members of the health care team. With a Director of Advanced Practice and 34 Lead APPs across the system, 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 Rush is an academic health system whose mission is to improve the health of the individuals and the diverse communities it serves through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research and community partnerships. TheRush system includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital, as well as numerous outpatient care facilities. Rush University, with more than 2,500 students, is a health sciences university that comprises Rush Medical College, the College of Nursing, and the College of Health Sciences.

Rush is recognized for excellence in patient care, medical discovery, and clinical expertise. Our continued pursuits have earned Rush University Medical Center the distinction of being on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2024-2025. This places the Medical Center amongst the top 50 of the more than 5,000 hospitals evaluated. Rush University Medical Center has received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award and other recognitions. All three Rush hospitals have earned the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation in the Healthcare Equality Index. We are committed to recruiting and retaining exceptional staff and faculty to fulfill our mission.

We’re passionate about health equity: for the communities we serve, for our patients and for our employees. As part of our Anchor Mission strategy, Rush hires, invests, buys, sources, and volunteers locally. We’ve invested in the West Side community and continue to grow these efforts. Rush remains dedicated to delivering excellent patient care for everyone who comes to Rush.

Position Requirements Nurse Practitioner:

Current licensure from the State of Illinois as a Registered Professional Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse

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

Current certification by ANCC or AANP

Maintains State of Illinois and Federal DEA license

Must maintain clinical privileges at Rush University Medical Center (RUMC), Rush Oak Park Hospital (ROPH), and Rush Copley Medical Center (RCMC), as applicable

BLS certification

Excellent communicator

Physician Assistant:

Current licensure from the State of Illinois as a Physician Assistant/Associate

Successful completion of an accredited PA program

Current certification from NCCPA

Must maintain clinical privileges at RUMC, ROPH, and RCMC, as applicable

BLS certification

Excellent communicator

Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs. This range is for a full-time 1.0 FTE employee and includes incentive pay where applicable. Additional compensation may include sign-on bonuses and relocation allowances. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Pay Range: $118,670 - $167,000

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits. Learn more at our Rush benefits page (no external link provided in this refined version).

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

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.

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