What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Provider (APN or PA), Neurological Surgery position at The University of Chicago?
Department
BSD NSU - Clinical ProvidersAbout the Department
Job Summary
Responsibilities
- Rounds and provides clinical care for in-house patients.
- Assists physicians and provides independent clinical care to patients in the clinic.
- Assists the inpatient and outpatient teams in developing and implementing comprehensive care plans.
- Follows through in the outpatient setting via communication with appropriate health care providers to ensure proper care and follow-up are provided.
- Functions as a professional role model for staff while providing expert care in the in- and outpatient setting.
- Collaborates with care team members and multi-disciplinary team members to provide direct in- and outpatient care.
- Acts as a Surgical 1st Assist in all neurosurgical procedures.
- Provides surgical and clinical support in multiple clinic locations.
- Assists in the team effort to prepare for and expedite the start of surgery in the OR.
- Provides the appropriate preparation of the patient for surgery.
- Provides appropriate preoperative and postoperative instructions and facilitates discharge planning.
- Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
- Participates in self and peer evaluation to improve quality of care.
- Participates in developing, reviewing, and evaluating Surgical 1st Assist procedures.
- Establishes and maintains a collaborative relationship with health care colleagues.
- Demonstrates effective verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills using strategies that promote problem resolution.
- Keeps knowledge base current by reading professional literature and attending educational conferences.
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree from an accredited school/college.Work Experience:
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- An advanced degree (or equivalent, if license received prior to July 1, 2001) from an accredited school/college of nursing or completion of an accredited Physician Assistant educational program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA).
Experience:
- Clinical experience in a related area of specialty.
- Progressively responsible leadership experience in a clinical setting.
Licenses and Certifications for Advanced Practice Nurse:
- Current Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) license in the State of Illinois or eligibility to receive by start date.
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Illinois or eligibility to receive by start date.
Licenses and Certifications for Physician Assistant:
- Current Physician Assistant license/registration in the State of Illinois or eligibility to receive by start date.
- Certification from the National Commission for the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) by start date.
Preferred Competencies
- Demonstrated clinical competency, effective leadership, and teaching skills.
- Ability to conduct physical examinations and health assessments.
- Ability to interview and obtain medical information.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical skills.
Application Documents
- Resume (required)
- Cover Letter (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Role Impact
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Pay Rate Type
FLSA Status
Pay Range
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
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
.
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.
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