Advanced Practice Provider - Interventional Radiology - Chicago & Oak Park, IL

Interventional Radiology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Location: Chicago, Illinois Hospital: Rush University Medical Center Department: Interventional Radiology Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0) Overview The IR APP will deliver comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care, including consultation, peri‑procedural evaluation, and longitudinal patient management. Responsibilities include inpatient rounding, outpatient clinic care, and image‑guided procedures in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. Duties & Responsibilities 4, 10‑hour shifts per week. Hybrid inpatient, outpatient, and procedural role. Dedicated weekly clinic sessions (including Rush Oak Park Hospital). Image‑guided and clinic‑based procedures. Pod model with assigned physician and nurse. Reporting directly to the Interventional Radiology Department Administrator. Key Responsibilities Inpatient & Procedural Care Perform daily inpatient rounding on assigned IR patients. Provide follow‑up management for patients with IR‑placed drains, lines, and feeding tubes. Coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes. Deliver patient education, discharge planning, and post‑procedure care instructions. Provide cross‑coverage for line and drain management during APP absences. Perform image‑guided procedures, including paracentesis, thoracentesis, bone marrow and bone lesion biopsies, aspirations with or without drainage catheter placement, drain checks and removals. Support peri‑procedural evaluation and management of complex patients. Ensure accurate, timely documentation of all inpatient and procedural encounters. Maintain procedural competency and adhere to safety and quality standards. Complete and document comprehensive history and physical examinations, health assessments, and individualized care plans. Order, perform, and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests and procedures within scope of practice. Prescribe medications and therapies (pharmacologic and non‑pharmacologic) as delegated. Initiate consultations and make appropriate referrals to other healthcare professionals and services. Ensure clear, concise, and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record. Outpatient Clinic Maintain dedicated weekly clinic sessions (including Rush Oak Park Hospital). Practice within a pod model alongside an assigned physician and nurse. Conduct follow‑up visits for IR patients, including those with drains and feeding tubes. Perform clinic‑based procedures as appropriate. Manage patient communication: post‑procedure concerns, drain and line care questions, coordination of follow‑up care. Provide comprehensive patient education on self‑care and post‑procedure management. Collaborate with nursing staff to ensure continuity of care and patient satisfaction. Support efficient clinic operations and timely patient throughput. Preferred Qualifications Applicants with previous Advanced Practice Provider experience preferred, not required. Relevant RN experience may be considered. APRN candidates will require Acute Care Certification. Position Requirements Nurse Practitioner Current licensure from Illinois as a Registered Professional Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse or eligibility to obtain licensure through the IDFPR application process. Master of Science in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing Practice with clinical specialty appropriate to the position. Current certification by American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioner (AANP). CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications. Physician Assistant Current licensure from Illinois as a Physician Assistant/Associate or eligibility to obtain licensure through the IDFPR application process. Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant/Associate Program. Current certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications. Pay Range: $124,610 - $175,000 Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and incentive programs. Additional compensation may include premium pay rates, sign‑on bonuses, and relocation allowances. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package. Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits; learn more at our Rush benefits page ( ). 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Rush University Medical Center