Advanced Practice Provider (APN or PA), Urology

Department

BSD SUR - Urologic Surgery: Clinical

About the Department

Our renowned urologic surgeons oversee a broad range of surgical care programs, designed to thoroughly care for adults and children with complex urologic disease including urologic cancers in the bladder, kidney, prostate, and testicular regions. Further, our surgeons offer female urologic procedures including reconstruction, prolapse repair, salvage and urodynamics, among others. In addition to offering a wide range of surgical options, our experts are world leaders in robotic surgical techniques that enhance surgical and aesthetic outcomes for many urologic patients. The Section of Urology is also home to many busy laboratories, many of which are supported by the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Defense, and other major governmental and nongovernmental entities. With a special focus on cancer, our urologists are continually working toward discovering better ways to treat patients with urologic disease. This ongoing work and achievement would not be possible without the cohesive effort of the faculty and staff. We are always looking for individuals who are willing to work in our dynamic and collaborative environment toward the shared goal of improving the health of patients in our community and beyond.

Job Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider in the Section of Urology will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, using advanced clinical skills and knowledge to provide assessment, evaluation, testing, treatment, therapies, medical management, and other direct care to patients under the care of the University of Chicago Medicine. This position will support the Section of Urology’s inpatient team.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily patient rounding with the surgical residents, fellows, and attending.

• Obtains medical histories and performs physical assessments.

• Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests.

• Prescribes appropriate treatments.

• Screens patients.

• Coordinates follow-up care, including imaging/testing, consultations, or surgery for discharged patients.

• Collaborates with other services in the multidisciplinary care of patients including case management, PT/OT, Social work, and other specialty services.

• Makes referrals to other disciplines as necessary.

• Participates in the management of outpatient clinics as appropriate.

• 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

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• An advanced degree (or equivalent, if license received prior to July 1, 2001) from an accredited school/college of nursing or completion of an accredited Physician Assistant educational program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA).

Experience:

• Clinical experience in a related area of specialty.

Licenses and Certifications for Advanced Practice Nurse:

• Current Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) license in the State of Illinois or eligibility to receive by start date. 

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Illinois or eligibility to receive by start date.  

Licenses and Certifications for Physician Assistant:

• Current Physician Assistant license/registration in the State of Illinois or eligibility to receive by start date.

• Certification from the National Commission for the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) by start date.

Preferred Competencies

• Demonstrated clinical competency, effective leadership and teaching skills. 

• Ability to conduct physical exa