Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - Hematology/Oncology

Hiring Department: Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1026818

Posting Close Date: October 25, 2024

About the University of Illinois Chicago

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 nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

The Department of Medicine Division of Hematology/Oncology at the University of Illinois Chicago is seeking to fill a full time Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) position. The successful candidate will split time between outpatient practice in the Hematology/Oncology clinic at the University of Illinois Health System (UIH) main campus (50% effort), and inpatient rounding to provide consultative Hematology/Oncology care at a community hospital in Chicago that is a strategic partner of UIC/UIH (50% effort). Inpatient rounding will be conducted along with a UIC Hematology/Oncology faculty member.

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) provides comprehensive health care for assigned patients/community as determined by scope of practice guidelines and specialty. This includes completion of a health assessment, determining diagnosis, planning and prescribing treatment within the parameters of medical staff privileges at UI Health and other clinical sites where the candidate practices, and area of expertise. The APRN participates in the educational experiences of nursing students, medical students, residents and other health care disciplines.

The APRN is required to have and maintain a faculty appointment in order to receive clinical privileges to practice at UI Health.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage the care of outpatients within assigned area and/or area of expertise and within parameters of medical staff privileges, and evaluate inpatient Hematology/Oncology consult patients in collaboration with UIC faculty members.

• Obtain relevant patient health history. Study and interpret patient tests and records.

• Perform physical exam and record findings.

• Perform various diagnostic, preventive and/or therapeutic procedures and/or order special screenings and developmental or laboratory tests to diagnose conditions; interpret results.

• Prescribe/order appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and develop a treatment plan.

• Develop an educational plan for patient/family.

• Assist with scheduling of patients for upcoming procedures including coordinating with other services (division, departments) and completion of necessary documentation, scheduling forms and clearance.

• Order appropriate consultation/referral.

• Determine effectiveness of treatment plan with documentation of treatment provided and patient outcomes.

• Reassess and modify plan with patient/family and treatment team within the parameters of medical staff privileges.

• Participates in the educational experiences of nursing students, medical students, residents and other healthcare disciplines. By being involved in case conferences, serving as a preceptor and mentor, assisting with curriculum development and instruction.

• Serve as a clinical nursing instructor for assigned Acute Nurse Practitioners.

• Serve as a clinical instructor in the College of Nursing as a member of an academic department and participate in curriculum development and instruction.

• Participate in the educational experiences of nursing students, medical students, residents and other health care disciplines by leading case conferences, serving as a preceptor and mentor.

• Coordinate and lead a journal club and quality or safety initiative by integrating practice and education for both students and staff.

• Evaluate new patient consults and established patients with hematologic and oncologic diagnoses

• Provide clinical care and back-up for physicians who are caring for patients entered on clinical trials.

• Serve as a clinical investigator in the Section of Hematology/Oncology as a member of an academic department and participate in caring for patients on clinical trials.

• Recommend patients who might be eligible for clinical trial participation.

• Work closely with faculty, fellows, staff and research nursing personnel to advance the clinical research mission of the Section and the Cancer Center.

• Serve as a clinical investigator for clinical trials for which patients are entered and participate in the coordination of research efforts of the Section of Hematology/Oncology and the Cancer Center.

• Provide urgent evaluation of patients receiving anti-cancer therapy in the Hematology/Oncology clinic who have an adverse reaction during treatment.

• Provide urgent evaluation of patients presenting to the Hematology/Oncology clinic with an acute medical problem.

• Coordinate and complete peer-to-peer insurance approvals with attending physician.

• Serve as a clinical instructor and participate in the educational experiences of nursing students, medical students, residents and other health care disciplines. Provide comprehensive health care for assigned patients within Hematology/Oncology. This includes completion of a health assessment, determining diagnosis, planning and prescribing treatment within the parameters of medical staff privileges at UIMC and area of expertise and billing for services. Become proficient and provide procedural and technical services including but not limited to management of indwelling catheters, bone marrow aspirate and biopsy, paracentesis, thoracentesis, and intrathecal therapy.

• The Advanced Practice Nurse is required to have and maintain a faculty appointment in order to receive clinical privileges to practice at the University of Illinois Health System.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Nursing or Doctorate degree in Nursing required.

• Graduation from accredited APRN program

• Current license as a Professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice

• Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Illinois required.

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience as an RN in Internal Medicine or Hematology/Oncology.

The applicants are required to complete an online job application through https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/2/home/requisition/12023?c=uic and upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae and supply three references when completing your application.

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability.

Offers of employment by the University of Illinois may be subject to approval by the University’s Board of Trustees and are made contingent upon the candidate’s successful completion of any criminal background checks and other pre-employment assessments that may be required for the position being offered. Additional information regarding such pre-employment checks and assessments may be provided as applicable during the hiring process.

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