at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Transplant Program
Advanced Practice Provider (APP) -Transplant Program
Hiring Department: Transplant
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1025807
Posting Close Date: July 1, 2024
About the University of Illinois Chicago
Salary: $95,000 - $160,000
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
About UI Health
The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.
The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner (APRN- CNP) or Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) reflects the mission, vision, and values of UI Health and adheres to the UI Health Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, & other regulatory/accreditation standards. The ideal candidate holds a degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant school & has Board Certification from a Nationally Accredited Certifying body. The APP functions as part of a multidisciplinary team in accordance with privileges approved by the credentialing committee to provide high-quality, cost-effective advanced care to patients. APP collaborates with supervising physicians in an area of clinical knowledge within the scope of license to assure patient health outcomes. The APP is required to have and maintain a faculty appointment in one of the UIC schools or colleges to practice at UI Health.
Duties & Responsibilities
Works within the Bylaws of UI Health and in adherence to hospital and divisional policy.
Works collaboratively with other providers in the care of patients.
Performs an accurate history and physical examination of patients, as well as comprehensive or episodic health assessments, and develops patient care plans.
Performs procedures according to clinical delineation of privileges.
Provides prevention strategies and management of acute and chronic health problems.
Orders and interprets tests, treatments, and therapies within the scope of practice.
Prescribes medications, diet, supplies, prosthetic devices, and other home health aides or medication according to clinical privileges.
May provide other clinical duties within the scope of practice as directed under the emergency operation plan.
Demonstrates fiscal responsibility to positively impact the organization's financial performance while ensuring optimal patient care and safety.
Professional:
Integrates evidence-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision-making.
Participates in peer review and... For full info follow application link.
The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The University of Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
institution/employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.
