Advanced Practice Provider 24/7 coverage, Oncology

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago•Chicago, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) works within a multidisciplinary clinical team to provide individualized oncology patient care, including history and physical assessment, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, medication ordering, prescribing and management, diagnosis formulation, and patient and family education. The APP promotes evidence-based practice through research and academic activities and supports colleagues and staff in the professional development of advanced practice at Lurie Children’s and in the community. Duties and scope are specific to the division and subject to credentialing and privileging through the Medical Staff Office. The position provides expert clinical care, education, consultation, advocacy, research, leadership, and mentorship. APPs manage primary, acute, and chronic health problems, potentially including palliative and end-of-life care; order, perform, and interpret tests and procedures; and prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions. They collaborate with the medical team to coordinate evidence-based care and establish clinical best practices, and may contribute to research and professional education. Newly hired APPs, including those with prior experience, are invited to participate in the hospital’s paid APP transition into practice fellowship. During the first year, the fellowship includes quarterly didactic sessions, facilitator-led peer-supported transition sessions, structured mentorship, and precepted practice-based learning with standardized competencies. The schedule includes one weekend per month, two holidays per year (one summer and one fall/winter), and night coverage for 25% of work shifts. The role may also include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher from an accredited school appropriate for certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
Master’s degree in Nurse Practitioner is listed as required.
Illinois licensure as an APRN or PA is required.
Clinical privileges through Medical Staff Office credentialing must be achieved within 90 days of hire.
Basic Life Support certification is required.
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, basic computer skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
New graduates must have graduated and have an Illinois license issued or pending to receive an interview.
CNS certification is not acceptable for hires after January 1, 2010.

Nice To Haves

Oncology APP experience is preferred.
Two years of relevant clinical experience is preferred.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support and/or other specialty certification is required in some areas within six months of employment.
Other certification required for the specialty area.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized clinical care within a multidisciplinary team, including history and physical assessment, diagnosis, medication management, and patient and family education.
Manage primary, acute, and chronic health problems, potentially including palliative and end-of-life care.
Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests and procedures.
Order and prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and perform other therapeutic or corrective measures.
Provide clinical education, consultation, advocacy, leadership, and mentorship.
Collaborate and coordinate care with the medical team to deliver evidence-based care and establish clinical best practices.
Promote the advancement of the advanced practice profession at Lurie Children’s and in the community, including through publication, professional organizations, and educational support for nursing staff.
Participate in research design, implementation, and interpretation.
Meet the Medical Staff Allied Health Practitioners’ core performance measures for patient care, medical knowledge, practice-based learning and improvement, interpersonal and communication skills, professionalism, and system-based practice.
Adhere to service principles emphasizing innovation, service excellence, and teamwork.
Complete the credentialing and privileging process through the Medical Staff Office; practice under the direction of an APP or physician until fully credentialed and privileged.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Employer-paid group term life and disability insurance.
Employer contribution toward a Health Savings Account.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
403(b) plan with a 5% employer match.
Voluntary supplemental life, AD&D, and disability coverage, plus critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage.
Tuition assistance.
Student loan servicing and support.
Adoption benefits.
Backup childcare and eldercare.
Employee Assistance Program and specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members.
Discounts on services at Lurie Children’s facilities.
Discount purchasing program.
The rewards package may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs.