Advanced Practice Provider

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

6d

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider provides direct patient care in collaboration with consulting physicians and the multidisciplinary health team, within privileges approved by the Credentials Committee. The role includes identifying, managing, and referring health problems and delivering neonatal care across clinical settings, including deliveries, the NICU, emergency rooms, and referring hospitals.

The position develops and coordinates patient care plans, evaluates diagnostic and therapeutic strategies, prescribes and monitors pharmacological therapies according to protocol, and communicates follow-up plans to other providers. It also contributes to care quality and safety through evaluation, policy and procedure development, quality-improvement monitoring, education, and clinical resource support. The APP may participate in clinical research, precept APP students, and develop APP training and professional development activities.

The role is based in a clinical care setting and may involve on-call or after-hours coverage, work at other sites as needed, exposure to blood and infectious materials, and a high-stress environment. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week. The role requires a minimum of two years of relevant work experience and current or eligible Illinois licensure/registration, as well as eligibility for Medical Staff Office credentialing and privileges. Preferred candidates have advanced nursing or physician assistant education, approved neonatal nurse practitioner training, and NICU experience.

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 for State of Illinois licensure/registration.
• Eligibility to be privileged and credentialed through the Medical Staff Office.
• Ability to obtain or hold the appropriate Illinois advanced practice nurse or physician assistant licensure/registration, depending on role.
• Ability to obtain or hold the applicable professional certification and controlled-substance license and DEA number, as applicable to the candidate’s role.
• 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 professionally, respectfully, and compassionately.
• Proficiency in EPIC and computers.
• Ability to facilitate communication among practitioners at various levels.
• Ability to document and bill properly for services provided.
• Detail-oriented, able to work effectively under pressure, and able to use independent judgment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interview patients and obtain medical information.
• 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.
• Completion of approved NNP training.
• Two years of clinical experience in a Level III or Level IV NICU as a NICU nurse or NICU APP.
• For nurse practitioner candidates: NCC certification as a neonatal nurse practitioner; eligibility to obtain an Illinois advanced practice nurse license by the start date; and an Illinois registered nurse license or eligibility to receive one by the start date.
• For physician assistant candidates: Illinois Physician Assistant license/registration or eligibility to receive it by the start date, and NCCPA certification by the start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and formulate care plans 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 the delivery room, NICU, emergency room, 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 as appropriate.
• Ensure 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.
• Serve 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 patient and family benefit versus burden, safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions to achieve patient care goals and outcomes.
• Recognize 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 benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• May be eligible to participate in the voluntary Professional Advancement Model, which provides an annual bonus of 5% of base salary subject to eligibility, application, and committee approval; the bonus is not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

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