Advanced Practice Provider

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

7d • $143,600 - $183,400

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider in the Department of Pediatrics, Neonatology at Comer provides direct patient care in collaboration with consulting physicians and the multidisciplinary health team, within privileges approved by the Credentials Committee. The role involves identifying, managing, or referring health problems and developing diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions to achieve patients’ care goals.

The position supports neonatal care in settings including deliveries, the NICU, emergency rooms, and referring hospitals. The provider may stabilize and transport patients, support family education, contribute to quality improvement and policy work, provide clinical education and staff support, precept APP students, and participate in clinical research. The role evaluates outcomes with attention to patient and family benefit, safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness. Other related work may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• College or university degree from an accredited school or college.
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience in a related job discipline.
• Current or eligible State of Illinois licensure or registration.
• Eligibility to be privileged and credentialed through the Medical Staff Office.
• Willingness to enter into a written collaborative agreement with a collaborating physician upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced nursing degree from an accredited school or college of nursing, or completion of an accredited Physician Assistant educational program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc.
• Completion of approved NNP training.
• 2 years of clinical experience in a level III or level IV NICU as a NICU nurse or NICU APP.
• For Nurse Practitioners: NCC certification as a neonatal nurse practitioner.
• For Nurse Practitioners: Ability to obtain an Illinois advanced practice nurse license by the start date.
• For Nurse Practitioners: Current Illinois registered nurse license or eligibility to receive it by the start date.
• For Nurse Practitioners: Apply for a mid-level practitioner-controlled substance license and DEA number once licensed.
• For Physician Assistants: Current Illinois Physician Assistant license or registration, or eligibility to receive it by the start date.
• For Physician Assistants: NCCPA certification by the start date.
• For Physician Assistants: Apply for a mid-level practitioner-controlled substance license and DEA number once licensed.
• Proficiency in resuscitation, intubation, and line placement.
• Excellent clinical, management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to conduct physical examinations and health assessments.
• Ability to provide direct patient care in a professional, respectful, and compassionate manner.
• Proficiency in EPIC and computer use.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate communication among various levels of practitioners.
• Ability to properly document and bill for services provided.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to work effectively under pressure and use independent judgment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to interview patients and obtain medical information.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and formulate plans of care in collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, and the multidisciplinary health team, within approved privileges.
• Communicate follow-up plans and disposition to follow-up health care providers.
• Prescribe and evaluate pharmacological therapies according to protocol.
• Attend high- and low-risk deliveries as needed.
• Initiate CPR and perform therapeutic techniques to stabilize compromised infants in delivery rooms, the NICU, emergency rooms, and referring hospitals as needed.
• Stabilize and transport patients as needed.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of current professional and legal trends, concepts, and issues related to practice.
• Identify family members’ educational needs and assist with teaching.
• Ensure appropriate systems and resources are in place to maintain established standards of care.
• Participate in self- and peer-evaluation to improve quality of care.
• Participate in the development, review, and evaluation of policies and procedures.
• Participate in developing and implementing quality-improvement monitoring.
• Participate in in-service and outreach education programs.
• Act as a clinical-skills resource for staff on or off the unit.
• May participate in clinical research projects conducted by supervising physicians.
• Serve as a preceptor to APP students.
• Evaluate goals and outcomes considering benefit versus burden, safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness for the patient, family, and organization.
• Develop diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions to achieve the goals and outcomes of the patient’s plan of care.
• Understand and respond to adverse drug reactions, with special attention to vulnerable populations.
• Develop and coordinate APP training and professional development activities.
• Perform other related work as needed.

Benefits

• Health, retirement, and paid time off benefits for eligible employees.
• May be eligible for the voluntary Professional Advancement Model, which provides an annual bonus of 5% of base salary; participation requires a minimum 0.5 clinical FTE, a separate application, and committee approval, and the bonus is not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level