The University of Chicago is hiring an Advanced Practice Nurse to join the Pain and Anesthesia Perioperative Medicine Clinics (APMC) within the Department of Anesthesia & Critical Care. In this role, you will provide comprehensive care to surgical and procedural patients, collaborating closely with physicians and a multidisciplinary team. This position requires travel to our main location and may float to offsite clinics in Orland Park, River East, and Crown Point.
What You'll Do
- Evaluate and manage surgical and procedural patients prior to their scheduled intervention.
- Provide direct primary health care to patients in collaboration with supervising physicians.
- Conduct comprehensive health assessments and develop personalized patient care plans.
- Take patient histories, perform physical examinations, and accurately document findings.
- Order and interpret laboratory tests and diagnostic studies as directed.
- Screen patients for hospital admission needs and make referrals to other disciplines.
- Act as a liaison among the nurse, patient, family, physician, and community resources.
- Identify and participate in unit quality assurance initiatives.
- Act as a clinical resource for staff and may participate in teaching students and residents.
- Evaluate care goals and outcomes for safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
- Perform other related work as needed.
What We're Looking For
- A college or university degree from an accredited school/college.
- A minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in a related job discipline.
- Current and/or eligible for State of Illinois licensure/registration.
- Eligibility to be privileged and credentialed through the Medical Staff Office (MSO).
Nice to Have
- Previous clinical experience in an ICU setting.
Team & Environment
You will join the Pain and Anesthesia Perioperative Medicine Clinics (APMC) team within the Department of Anesthesia & Critical Care.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range: $128,000.00 - $163,500.00.
- Health, retirement, and paid time off benefits.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position. Primary and floating locations include Chicago, IL; Orland Park, IL; River East, IL; and Crown Point, IN.
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.
