Inpatient APRN - Certified Nurse Practitioner (GynOnc)

University of Illinois - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Chicago, IL

10,001+ employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Inpatient Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - Certified Nurse Practitioner (GynOnc) at the University of Illinois Chicago provides comprehensive healthcare for patients in the gynecologic oncology specialty. This role involves performing health assessments, diagnosing conditions, planning treatments, and prescribing medications within the scope of practice. The APRN will also participate in the education of nursing and medical students, residents, and other healthcare professionals, while ensuring continuity of care for patients throughout their treatment journey.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform a full range of tasks and assist faculty with the inpatient management of Gynecologic Oncology Service in collaboration with residents.
• Document complex history, physical exam, and evaluation in the Epic EMR system.
• Provide patient education, develop plans of care, order medications, and other diagnostic/laboratory tests.
• Maintain professional communication between consultants and ancillary services and coordinate multidisciplinary discharge planning.
• Manage admissions for inpatient chemotherapy and/or de-sensitizations under the supervision of a collaborating gynecologic oncologist.
• Serve as a liaison with the ambulatory Gyn Onc team to provide continuity of care and assist with admissions from the Outpatient Care Clinic.
• Perform procedures commensurate with training, experience, and hospital privileges.
• Respond to all Rapid Response calls and Code One emergencies called on inpatient Gyn Onc services during their shift.
• Assist with patient care and be the first call for the service while the resident physicians are in the operating room.
• Participate in clinical research and teaching of medical students and residents.
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor board and pre-operative conferences.
• Maintain at least 12 hours of oncology-specific CEUs each calendar year.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required.
• Graduation from accredited APRN program.
• Current National Certification as Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP-BC) or Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (AGACNP-BC) by the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC).
• Current license as a Professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois required.
• Current BLS certification.
• Pursuit of oncology certification is required with the goal of passing the certification exam within two years of employment.

Nice-to-haves

• Clinical experience in an oncology medicine, gynecology, or surgical care setting.
• Experience working in an academic medical center.
• Effective collaboration skills that facilitate therapeutic relationships between physicians, APRN providers, and the multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrated experience in leadership, multidisciplinary collaboration, interpersonal communication, education, and clinical experience.
• Bilingual.