Advanced Practice Nurse

Department

BSD PED - Emergency Medicine - Fast Track Clinic

About the Department

As a Level 1 Trauma Center, the University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children's Hospital provides immediate, highly specialized pediatric emergency services, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The state-of-the-art pediatric emergency facility is the newest in Chicago. It features the latest diagnostic and treatment equipment to provide comprehensive emergency care. Through the emergency department, physicians and nurse practitioners with the Section of Pediatric Emergency Medicine care for acutely ill or injured children and teens. Our emergency department is the only Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center on the South Side of Chicago and treats more than 31,000 patients each year, including hundreds with complex trauma injuries. Fully equipped air medical transport is also available for critically injured patients in surrounding areas. In addition to significant and far-reaching clinical impact in the region, Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) is also an integral part of an academic institution dedicated to next-generation physician leaders, as well as scientific discoveries through basic, translational and clinical research.

Job Summary

Provide direct comprehensive health care to pediatric patients in the Comer Children's Hospital Pediatric Emergency Department. Works collaboratively within the Emergency Department care team using advanced clinical skills to assess and manage lower acuity patients in a Pediatric Fast Track treatment setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs the clinical assessment, evaluation, tests, treatments, therapies, medical management and other direct care for patients in the Pediatric Emergency Department. 
• Assumes accountability for direct patient care, which includes obtaining medical history, performing physical assessments, ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic tests, writing discharge orders, and prescribing appropriate medications as set forth in delegation of prescriptive authority. Patient care may also include screening patients to determine the need for hospital admission and assume responsibility for developing therapeutic relationships with patients. 
• Collaborates with and acts as liaison among the nurse, patient, family, physician, and community resources for coordination of patient care. 
• Actively pursues required knowledge and skills for professional development. Identifies and participates in quality assurance issues on the unit. Acts as a resource for clinical skills to staff on or off the unit. 
• May participate in teaching students and residents in techniques and procedures which are unique to specific clinical setting.
• Practices specific and invasive procedure privileges are detailed in each APNs Delineation of Privileges.
• 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:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through a combination of education and a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

Current and/or eligible for State of Illinois licensure/registration required. Eligibility to be privileged and credentialed through the Medical Staff Office (MSO). - State of Illinois

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Advanced degree from an accredited nurse practitioner program.​

Experience:

• Background working in a Pediatric Level 1 Trauma ER.​

Certifications:

• Once licensed, apply for a mid-level practitioner controlled substance license and DEA number.

Preferred Competencies

• Demonstrated clinical competency.  
• Conduct physical examinations and health assessments.  
• Work effectively under pressure.  
• Use independent judgment. 
• Strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate communication among various levels of practitioners. 
• Interview and obtain medical information.

Working Conditions

• Serve as an independent provider in our Pediatric Level I Trauma accredited Emergency Room at The University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital. 
• Clinical care setting.  
• Duties performed require potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.  
• Occupational risk for exposure to infectious material and communicable diseases.  
• High-stress environment. 
• Use of personal protective equipment. 

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required) 
• Cover Letter (required)

Job Family

Healthcare & Medical Services

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Drug Test Required

Yes

Health Screen Required

Yes

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Salary

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FLSA Status

Exempt

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Pay Range

$110,000.00 - $160,000.00

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

Yes

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.

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