Advanced Practice Provider - Per Diem - Emergency Medicine - Chicago-29109

Laceration Repair Job Qualifications APRN Applicant Requirements: Emergency Medicine Per Diem Advanced Practice Provider Rush University Medical Center Chicago, IL The Emergency Department at Rush University Medical Center is currently recruiting for a Per Diem Advanced Practice Provider to join their team. This role will function on a rotating shift schedule including nights and weekends along side a team of 44 attending physicians, 36 residents, 4 fellows and 10 APPs. Standard per diem shift expectation is 2 shifts per month. Previous Emergency Medicine Advanced Practice Provider experience required. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a licensed physician assistant (PA) or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who functions as a member of the health care team to provide high quality, comprehensive acute and/or routine medical/surgical care of Rush University Medical Center patients within the scope of practice granted in accordance with the RUMC medical staff bylaws. The APP will promote collaboration between multiple disciplines to ensure cost effective and quality patient care. The individual who holds this position will exemplify the Rush mission, vision and values and act in accordance with the policies, procedures, guidelines of Rush, including the Rush University Medical Group Customer Service standards. Successful candidates will also meet all other state and federal regulatory practice and accreditation standards. Rush has over 400 APPs across the enterprise that provide comprehensive patient care each day autonomously and in collaboration with other members of the health care team. With 2 Directors of Advanced Practice and 27 Lead APPs across the system, Rush’s vision is to have every APP practicing at full scope and top of license. APPs at Rush are highly competent, well respected members of the health care team that contribute to the excellent quality care that Rush patients receive each day. Job Responsibilities Performance of the following services and procedures: History and Physical Patient Care Orders Prescribe Controlled Substances (Schedule II, III, IV, or V: DEA and IL controlled substance license required) Block - Local and Regional Closed Reduction of Fracture or Dislocation Fracture/Dislocation Immobilization Injection/Aspiration of Bursa or Joint Laceration Repair Trephination Incision and Drainage Slip Lamp/Tonometry Dental Procedures Job Qualifications APRN Applicant Requirements: Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Licensure required. Current Nurse Practitioner Certification from a national certifying organization approved Master's or Doctorate degree in nursing required. The APRN's education and specialty board certification must correlate with the APP's job role, setting, responsibility and patient population. BLS and ACLS certification required. PA Applicant Requirements Current State of Illinois Physician Assistant Licensure required. Current Certification from National Certification Commission for Physician Assistants (NCCPA) required. Degree from an ARC-PA (or predecessor) accredited PA Program required; Master's degree preferred. BLS and ACLS certification required. Skills/Abilities Demonstrates competency in all areas of APRN or PA practice including: medical knowledge, interpersonal and communication skills, patient care, professionalism, practice based learning and improvement, and systems based practice. Skill in preparing and maintaining electronic and paper medical records Knowledge of current and emerging trends in technologies, techniques, issues, and approaches in area of expertise. Strong work ethic, interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with collaborating physician, department, and other members of the healthcare team in an effective and comprehensive manner. Rush University System for Health (RUSH) is an academic health system whose mission is to improve the health of the individuals and the diverse communities it serves through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research and community partnerships. RUSH includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital, as well as numerous outpatient care facilities. Rush University, with more than 2,500 students, is a health sciences university that comprises Rush Medical College, the College of Nursing, the College of Health Sciences and the Graduate College. Rush offers competitive compensation tailored to our clinical workforce. The hourly rate shown reflects the factors considered in making pay decisions, including specialty, relevant experience, advanced training, and organizational needs. Because this is a per diem position, it is compensated at a fixed hourly rate and is not eligible for incentive pay or full-time employee benefits. Pay Range: $80.00 per hour Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits, learn more at our Rush benefits page ( 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Rush University Medical Center