University of Chicago Medical Center
Posting Job Title Advanced Practice Provider, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assi
University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Title:
Advanced Practice Provider, Neurosurgery
Job Description:
Join
UChicago Medicine
as an
Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)
within the Neurosurgery team. As an inpatient Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider (APP), you will manage our general neurosurgery and consultative neurosurgery patients and leverage knowledge of critical neurological conditions to care for the adult and pediatric patient populations.
Our adult and pediatric Neurosurgery clinical teams have expertise in the treatment of many neurological disorders, including:
Brain and spinal cord injuries
Brain infections (encephalitis and meningitis)
Brain swelling
Brain tumors
Nerve and muscle problems that affect breathing, such as myasthenia gravis and Guillain-Barré syndrome
Status epilepticus
Stroke
Any catastrophic disorder affecting neurologic function
Job Summary:
As an
Advanced Practice Provider , you will be responsible for comprehensive direct patient care management. In this role, the APP will manage a caseload of patients and exercise autonomous decision-making in assessing, diagnosing, and initiating delegated medical treatments. The scope of practice includes family support, discharge planning, staff education, consultation, and research. The APP is also responsible for planning, organizing, and directing patient care efforts collaborating with medical and surgical physicians and other team members.
Nurse Practitioner (NP) Required Qualifications
Master of Science in Nursing
Current and/or eligibility for State of Illinois RN and APN licensure/registration
Certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurse's Credentialing Center or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Ability to qualify for Illinois and DEA prescribing numbers
Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) certification desired
OR
Physician Assistant (PA) Required Qualifications
Completion of an accredited (Physician Assistant) educational program
Certification by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Current and/or eligibility for State of Illinois licensure/registration
Certification in ACLS
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in an academic medical center or tertiary/quaternary care setting
Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment
Experience or training in a surgical setting
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with attending surgeons, residents, fellows, nursing, and ancillary teams
Proficiency with electronic medical records (Epic preferred)
Position Details
Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0)
Shift: Rotating / 10-hour shifts / 4 shifts per week
Unit/Department: Neurosurgery
CBA Code: Non-Union
UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.
Compensation & Benefits Overview
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.
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Advanced Practice Provider, Neurosurgery
Job Description:
Join
UChicago Medicine
as an
Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)
within the Neurosurgery team. As an inpatient Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider (APP), you will manage our general neurosurgery and consultative neurosurgery patients and leverage knowledge of critical neurological conditions to care for the adult and pediatric patient populations.
Our adult and pediatric Neurosurgery clinical teams have expertise in the treatment of many neurological disorders, including:
Brain and spinal cord injuries
Brain infections (encephalitis and meningitis)
Brain swelling
Brain tumors
Nerve and muscle problems that affect breathing, such as myasthenia gravis and Guillain-Barré syndrome
Status epilepticus
Stroke
Any catastrophic disorder affecting neurologic function
Job Summary:
As an
Advanced Practice Provider , you will be responsible for comprehensive direct patient care management. In this role, the APP will manage a caseload of patients and exercise autonomous decision-making in assessing, diagnosing, and initiating delegated medical treatments. The scope of practice includes family support, discharge planning, staff education, consultation, and research. The APP is also responsible for planning, organizing, and directing patient care efforts collaborating with medical and surgical physicians and other team members.
Nurse Practitioner (NP) Required Qualifications
Master of Science in Nursing
Current and/or eligibility for State of Illinois RN and APN licensure/registration
Certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurse's Credentialing Center or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Ability to qualify for Illinois and DEA prescribing numbers
Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) certification desired
OR
Physician Assistant (PA) Required Qualifications
Completion of an accredited (Physician Assistant) educational program
Certification by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Current and/or eligibility for State of Illinois licensure/registration
Certification in ACLS
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in an academic medical center or tertiary/quaternary care setting
Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment
Experience or training in a surgical setting
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with attending surgeons, residents, fellows, nursing, and ancillary teams
Proficiency with electronic medical records (Epic preferred)
Position Details
Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0)
Shift: Rotating / 10-hour shifts / 4 shifts per week
Unit/Department: Neurosurgery
CBA Code: Non-Union
UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.
Compensation & Benefits Overview
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.
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