Advanced Practice Provider
About The Position
The University of Chicago Medicine is hiring an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) for its Genitourinary (GU) Oncology Program. The position provides comprehensive direct patient care, including autonomous decision-making in patient assessment and diagnosis and initiation of medical treatments. The APP also provides educational, research, clinical support, and administrative services under the direction and supervision of GU Oncology faculty and Cancer Service Line leadership. The GU Oncology team treats malignancies of the genitourinary system, including prostate, bladder, and germ cell cancers. The APP supports patients with symptoms of malignancy and toxicities and side effects of cancer treatment. Following orientation, the APP works autonomously and collaboratively with the GU Oncology team, applying evidence-based practice in collaboration with hematology/oncology faculty, APPs, pharmacists, and nurses. Familiarity with clinical research trials and protocols is required; training will be provided in management of hematologic and solid tumor malignancies.
Requirements
- College or university degree from an accredited school or college.
- At least 2 years of relevant work experience in a related job discipline, with knowledge and skills developed through a combination of education and experience.
- Current or eligible for State of Illinois licensure/registration.
- Eligible to be privileged and credentialed through the Medical Staff Office.
- Familiarity with clinical research trials and protocols.
- Ability to conduct physical examinations and health assessments.
- Ability to interview patients and obtain medical information.
- Proficiency in computer use.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical skills.
Nice To Haves
- Apply for a mid-level practitioner controlled substance license and DEA number once licensed and as needed.
- Be privileged and credentialed through the UCM Medical Staff Office before the start date.
- Demonstrated clinical competency, effective leadership, and teaching skills.
- Enter into a written collaborative agreement with a collaborating physician upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team and use advanced clinical skills to manage a caseload of patients.
- Assess and diagnose patients, initiate delegated medical treatments, perform independent interventions, and evaluate care.
- Provide holistic, comprehensive patient care informed by theory, science, research, and reflective practice.
- Staff half-day or full-day clinics as assigned.
- Manage care for assigned patients, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
- Document histories, physical examinations, and management changes in the outpatient clinic in accordance with government guidelines.
- Coordinate diagnostic testing, follow up on test results, and address other patient care issues.
- Complete government-agency reporting and chart reviews, refill prescriptions, and respond to phone calls, emails, and MyChart messages for patients receiving longitudinal care from the APP.
- Attend weekly conferences and yearly continuing education courses to remain current in hematology/oncology patient management.
- Perform bone marrow biopsies.
- Evaluate goals and outcomes in terms of 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.
- Perform other related work as needed.
Benefits
- Benefits eligibility, including access to health, retirement, and paid time off programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
