Advanced Practice Nurse - JR26151-3800 - The University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
About the Job
This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more
information, please see:
https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12262914 Department
BSD MED - Pulmonary
About the Department
Our outpatient facility, pulmonary function laboratory, and consultation
service provide state-of-the-art evaluation and care of patients with
lung disease.
Patients with new and chronic lung diseases are evaluated in our
ambulatory clinic, and characterization of their lung function is
performed in a state-of-the-art pulmonary function laboratory.
Job Summary
The Interventional Pulmonology (IP) Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) works
in collaboration with the IP group of consulting providers that
specialize in the management of complex airway and pleural diseases,
lung nodules, lung masses, and mediastinal lymphadenopathy. The APN
offers advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to aid in the
treatment of benign and malignant diseases of the lung. In general, the
APN exercises autonomy in medical decision-making and provides a broad
range of diagnostic and therapeutic services to adult patients with the
disorders listed above; this may include managing patients with complex,
acute, critical and chronic pulmonary conditions. In addition, the APN
collects and assists in the interpretation of reports from diagnostic
and laboratory tests, radiographic procedures and clinical studies. The
position typically analyzes, compares and evaluates various courses of
action and has the authority to make independent decisions on matters of
significance, free from immediate direction, within the scope of their
responsibilities.
Outpatient clinical work includes New patient and return clinic visit
consultations for lung nodules, lung masses, LAN, BLVR evaluation,
pleural effusion.
Responsibilities
- New patient and return clinic visit consultations.
- Presentation in tumor board and multi-disciplinary collaboration
with the thoracic oncology team.
- Outpatient thoracentesis clinic - evaluates and preforms procedure.
- Lung cancer screening/ Pulmonary nodule program.
- Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction program.
- Research/ Database collection.
- Patient education.
- Evaluates goals and outcomes taking into account the
benefit-versus-burden, safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness for
the patient, family and the organization.
- 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.
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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.
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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
Experience:
- Background in general pulmonary, ICU, interventional pulmonary or
thoracic surgery.
- Performing and/or assisting in pulmonary procedures.
- Understand billing and coding from APN standpoint in regulation with
the state.
- 5 years general Pulmonary, ICU, Interventional Pulmonary or Thoracic
surgery experience.
Preferred Competencies
- Work with minimal supervision and as part of a collaborative team.
- Contribute to the section and organizational goals.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and strong
analytical skills.
- Proficiency in the use of computers.
Applicati n Documents
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My
Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of
the application.
Job Family
Healthcare & Medical Services
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Frequency
Monthly
Scheduled
Weekly Hours
40
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Drug Test Required
Yes
Health Screen Required
Yes
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans and does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, rel
information, please see:
https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12262914 Department
BSD MED - Pulmonary
About the Department
Our outpatient facility, pulmonary function laboratory, and consultation
service provide state-of-the-art evaluation and care of patients with
lung disease.
Patients with new and chronic lung diseases are evaluated in our
ambulatory clinic, and characterization of their lung function is
performed in a state-of-the-art pulmonary function laboratory.
Job Summary
The Interventional Pulmonology (IP) Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) works
in collaboration with the IP group of consulting providers that
specialize in the management of complex airway and pleural diseases,
lung nodules, lung masses, and mediastinal lymphadenopathy. The APN
offers advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to aid in the
treatment of benign and malignant diseases of the lung. In general, the
APN exercises autonomy in medical decision-making and provides a broad
range of diagnostic and therapeutic services to adult patients with the
disorders listed above; this may include managing patients with complex,
acute, critical and chronic pulmonary conditions. In addition, the APN
collects and assists in the interpretation of reports from diagnostic
and laboratory tests, radiographic procedures and clinical studies. The
position typically analyzes, compares and evaluates various courses of
action and has the authority to make independent decisions on matters of
significance, free from immediate direction, within the scope of their
responsibilities.
Outpatient clinical work includes New patient and return clinic visit
consultations for lung nodules, lung masses, LAN, BLVR evaluation,
pleural effusion.
Responsibilities
- New patient and return clinic visit consultations.
- Presentation in tumor board and multi-disciplinary collaboration
with the thoracic oncology team.
- Outpatient thoracentesis clinic - evaluates and preforms procedure.
- Lung cancer screening/ Pulmonary nodule program.
- Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction program.
- Research/ Database collection.
- Patient education.
- Evaluates goals and outcomes taking into account the
benefit-versus-burden, safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness for
the patient, family and the organization.
- 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
---
Preferred Qualifications
Experience:
- Background in general pulmonary, ICU, interventional pulmonary or
thoracic surgery.
- Performing and/or assisting in pulmonary procedures.
- Understand billing and coding from APN standpoint in regulation with
the state.
- 5 years general Pulmonary, ICU, Interventional Pulmonary or Thoracic
surgery experience.
Preferred Competencies
- Work with minimal supervision and as part of a collaborative team.
- Contribute to the section and organizational goals.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and strong
analytical skills.
- Proficiency in the use of computers.
Applicati n Documents
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My
Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of
the application.
Job Family
Healthcare & Medical Services
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Frequency
Monthly
Scheduled
Weekly Hours
40
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Drug Test Required
Yes
Health Screen Required
Yes
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans and does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, rel
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