Advanced Practice Provider - Physician Assistant/Nurse ...

JoinUniversity of Chicago Medicine,as anAdvanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) in the Operating Room. In this role, the Advanced Practice Provider will assist the OBGYN Operating Room Services.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 nursing specialist 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.Advanced Practice Provider Essential Job FunctionsServing as a member of the inpatient surgical team for the Complex Gynecology service, Benign Gynecology service, and occasionally the Gynecologic Oncology serviceWorking with the inpatient surgical team, including trainees: Residents, fellows, and medical students, witha clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities of each team memberFirst assisting in the operating room in a variety of laparoscopic and open gynecologic cases: Hysterectomy, myomectomy, excision of endometriosis; including placement of trocars, docking the daVinci robot, oversight of robotic instrumentation, and laparoscopic assistance during the procedureCommunication with robotic vendors as neededConducting pre and post-operative patient evaluation, including prepping cases and occasional post-operative checksDemonstrating initiative in becoming familiar with individual surgeon preferences and expectations to support efficient workflow and high-quality patient careRemaining flexible and adaptable, able to adjust to last-minute assignment changes in a high-complexity, fast-paced clinical environmentNurse Practitioner Required QualificationsMaster'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 American Nurse's Credentialing Center or American Academy of Nurse PractitionersMust have or be able to qualify for Illinois and DEA prescribing numbersOperating Room experience preferredPhysician Assistant Required QualificationsCompletion 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 / registrationOperating Room experience preferredPosition DetailsFull-Time, 1.0 FTEMon-Friday 10 hourUnit/Department:CCD ORNon-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: 2026-02-26