Advanced Practice Provider; Per Diem - Pulmonary Critical Care - Adult ICU - Chicago

Overview

Location:

Chicago, Illinois

Hospital:
Rush University Medical Center

Department: IM Pulmonary-Crit Ca

Work Type:
Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0.5)

Pulmonary Critical Care/Adult ICU (Per diem) Advanced Practice Provider

Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL

Rush University Medical Center invites applications for the position of Pulmonary Critical Care/Adult ICU Per diem Advanced Practice Provider. This provider will join a team of physicians and APPs that delivers 24/7 care to critically ill medical patients at the Rush main campus. APPs will work autonomously and in collaboration with Rush pulmonary/critical care attending physicians and fellows and will perform procedures including central line placements, paracentesis, and temporary hemodialysis catheter placements, among other duties.

• There are more than 400 APPs employed across the Rush system. The AICU team is fully staffed with 9 APPs.
• We work closely with palliative care, hepatology, gastroenterology, infectious disease, and other departments as part of a multidisciplinary ICU team.

• The AICU is a 28-bed unit staffed by both medical and surgical ICU teams.
• This position is 100% inpatient.

• Preferred Qualifications: Applicants with previous Advanced Practice Provider experience in the ICU are required.
• APRN Candidates: will require Acute Care Certification.

Nurse Practitioner:

• Current licensure from the State of Illinois as a Registered Professional Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse or eligible to obtain licensure through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) application process
• Master of Science in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing Practice with clinical specialty appropriate to position
• Current certification by the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
• CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications

Physician Assistant:

• Current licensure from the State of Illinois as a Physician Assistant/Associate or eligible to obtain licensure through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) application process
• Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant/Associate Program
• Current certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will promote collaboration across disciplines to ensure cost-effective and quality patient care. The successful candidate will align with Rush mission, vision, and values and comply with Rush policies, procedures, and Customer Service standards. Candidates must meet all applicable state and federal regulatory, practice, and accreditation standards.

• Rush has over 600 APPs providing comprehensive patient care, autonomously and in collaboration with the health care team.
• Rush’s leadership structure includes Lead APPs, chief CRNAs, and a Senior Director of Advanced Practice Providers.
• Rush’s vision is for every APP to practice at full scope and top of license.
• Rush is recognized for clinical excellence and has received multiple diversity and workplace awards.

Rush is an academic health system integrating patient care, education, research, and community partnerships. It includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, and regional outpatient facilities.

Compensation: $75/hour. Rush offers competitive total compensation, benefits, and incentive programs. See the Rush benefits page for details. This description reflects compensation considerations for a full-time 1.0 FTE role and may include variable incentives, sign-on bonuses, and relocation allowances as applicable.

Join Rush and become part of one of the nation’s best healthcare systems. Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.