Advanced Practice Nurse

Pay and Benefits Base pay range: $65,450.00/yr - $83,600.00/yr Pay Rate Type: Salary Pay Range: $65,450.00 - $83,600.00 Benefits Eligible: Yes The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook. Responsibilities Performs the clinical assessment, evaluation, tests, treatments, therapies, medical management and other direct care for patients in the Pediatric Emergency Department.

Assumes accountability for direct patient care, which includes obtaining medical history, performing physical assessments, ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic tests, writing discharge orders, and prescribing appropriate medications as set forth in delegation of prescriptive authority. Patient care may also include screening patients to determine the need for hospital admission and assume responsibility for developing therapeutic relationships with patients. Collaborates with and acts as liaison among the nurse, patient, family, physician, and community resources for coordination of patient care.

Actively pursues required knowledge and skills for professional development. Identifies and participates in quality assurance issues on the unit. Acts as a resource for clinical skills to staff on or off the unit.

May participate in teaching students and residents in techniques and procedures which are unique to specific clinical setting. Practices specific and invasive procedure privileges are detailed in each APNs Delineation of Privileges. Designs patient education programs that include information required to make informed health care and treatment decisions.

Develops diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions needed to achieve the goals and outcomes of the patient’s plan of care. Performs other related work as needed. Qualifications Education: Minimum Qualifications Minimum requirements include a college or university degree from an accredited school/college.

Work Experience: Minimum Qualifications Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through a combination of education and a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in a related job discipline. Certifications: Minimum Qualifications Current and/or eligible for State of Illinois licensure/registration required. Eligibility to be privileged and credentialed through the Medical Staff Office (MSO). – State of Illinois Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree from an accredited nurse practitioner program.

Licenses and Certifications Once licensed, apply for a mid-level practitioner controlled substance license and DEA number. Preferred Competencies Demonstrated clinical competency. Conduct physical examinations and health assessments.

Work effectively under pressure. Use independent judgment. Strong communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to facilitate communication among various levels of practitioners. Interview and obtain medical information. Working Conditions Serve as an independent provider in our Pediatric Level I Trauma accredited Emergency Room at The University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital.

Clinical care setting. Duties performed require potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Occupational risk for exposure to infectious material and communicable diseases.

High-stress environment. Use of personal protective equipment. Application Documents Resume/CV (required) Cover Letter (required) Posting Statement The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.

For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form. All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.

A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position. Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Full-time #J-18808-Ljbffr