Advanced Practice Provider, Nurse Practitioner, ...

JointheUniversity of Chicago Medicineas anAdvanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)for our InpatientOncology APP Team.The Advanced Practice Provider will beresponsible for comprehensive direct patient care management and will manage a caseload of patients by exercisingautonomous decision making in the assessment, diagnosis, and initiation of delegated medical treatments.The APPwillprovide healthcareand patient services that may include educational, research, and clinical support, as well as completeadministrative activities under the direction and supervision of the Director/leadership. The APP has acquired the knowledge, skills, and judgment necessary to assist the physician through organized instruction and supervised practice.The Inpatient Oncology APP Team is an APP-staffed service with the support of a Hematology/Oncology Attending. After an orientation period, the APP will work autonomously and collaboratively with the rest of the APP team, attending, and pharmacist to manage inpatients on the service. The team rounds in the morning and the APPs present patients with their assessments and plans. APPs then carry out the plan for the day, calling consults, placing orders, admitting expected and unexpected admits. This candidate will be trained in the management of both hematologic and solid tumor malignancies, as well as oncologic emergencies (eg neutropenic fever, tumor lysis syndrome, cytokine release syndrome, neurotoxicity due to therapeutic agents, DIC, HLH, sepsis, and cord compression).Advanced Practice Provider Essential Job FunctionsTaking patient history, conducting examinations, diagnosing illnessPatient evaluation and ordering and interpreting laboratory testsAbility to exercise autonomy in medical decision-making, provide a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic servicesNurse Practitioner Education and Experience Requirements:Master's of Science in NursingCurrent and/or eligibility for State of Illinois RN and APN licensure/registrationMust be certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the ANCC or AANPMust have or be able to qualify for Illinois and DEA prescribing numbersAt least 1 year of inpatient nursing experience preferred but not requiredPrevious oncology experience preferredAcute Care preferredPhysician Assistant Education and Experience Requirements:Completion of an accredited (physician assistant) educational programCertification in ACLS and by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and current and/or eligibility for State of Illinois licensure/registrationAt least 1 year of inpatient experience preferredPrevious oncology experience preferredPosition DetailsJob Type/FTE:Full-Time (1.0)Shift: Days, 8 hour shifts- 7:30a-8a- 4:00/4:30p, No Call/No Weekends/No HolidaysUnit/Department: Inpatient Silver Cross HospitalCBA Code:Non-UnionWe’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at:UChicago Medicine Career OpportunitiesUChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.Compensation & Benefits OverviewUChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.

Created: 2025-10-07