Advanced Practice Provider 24/7 coverage, Oncology
About The Position
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) works within a multidisciplinary clinical team to provide individualized patient care, including history taking, physical assessment, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, medication ordering and management, diagnosis, 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 wider community. Duties and scope vary by division and are subject to credentialing and privileging through the Medical Staff Office. The position is in Oncology and provides 24/7 coverage. The schedule includes one weekend per month, two holidays per year (one summer and one fall/winter), and night coverage on 25% of work shifts. The role may include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. New graduate APPs must have graduated and have an Illinois license issued or pending to receive an interview. Lurie Children’s offers a paid APP transition-into-practice fellowship for newly hired APPs, including experienced hires. During the first year, fellows participate in quarterly didactic sessions, facilitator-led peer transition sessions, structured mentorship, and precepted practice-based learning with standardized competencies. The fellowship supports the transition into clinical practice and the development of clinical competence and collaborative practice. The position requires a master’s degree or higher from an accredited school appropriate for Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant certification, Illinois APRN or PA licensure, and Basic Life Support certification. Clinical privileges must be achieved through Medical Staff Office credentialing within 90 days of hire. Until fully credentialed and privileged, the APP practices under the direction of advanced practice provider or physician providers. Pediatric Advanced Life Support and/or other specialty certification may be required in some areas within six months of employment, along with any other certification required for the specialty area.
Requirements
- Master’s degree or higher from an accredited school appropriate for certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant; CNS certification is not acceptable for hires after January 1, 2010.
- Illinois licensure as an APRN or PA is required.
- Basic Life Support certification is required.
- Clinical privileges through Medical Staff Office credentialing must be achieved within 90 days of hire.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and basic computer skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- New graduates must have graduated and have an Illinois license issued or pending to receive an interview.
Nice To Haves
- Experienced Oncology APPs are preferred.
- Two years of relevant clinical experience is preferred.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support and/or other specialty certification may be required in some areas within six months of employment.
- Any other certification required for the specialty area.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert clinical care, education, consultation, advocacy, research, leadership, and mentorship.
- Manage primary, acute, and chronic health problems through comprehensive history taking, physical examination, assessment, and diagnosis, which may include 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 to treat illness and improve health status.
- Promote the advancement of the advanced practice profession at Lurie Children’s and in the community, potentially through publication, professional organizations, and educational support for nursing staff.
- Collaborate and coordinate care with the medical team to deliver evidence-based care and establish clinical best practices.
- Participate in research design, implementation, and interpretation.
- Meet the Medical Staff Allied Health Practitioners core performance measures related to patient care, medical knowledge, practice-based learning and improvement, interpersonal communication, professionalism, and system-based practice.
- Perform job functions in accordance with service principles emphasizing innovation, service excellence, teamwork, and high-quality service to patients, families, coworkers, and others.
- Obtain clinical privileges through Medical Staff Office credentialing within 90 days of hire and practice under the direction of advanced practice provider or physician providers until fully credentialed and privileged.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employer-paid group term life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- 403(b) with a 5% employer match
- Supplemental life, AD&D, and disability coverage
- 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
- Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
- Discount purchasing program
- Wellbeing programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
