Nursing Jobs in Itasca, IL
$130,900 - $167,200 / year
Join UChicago Medicine as an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) within the Neurosurgery team. As an inpatient Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider (APP), you will manage our general neurosurgery and consultative neurosurgery patients and leverage knowledge of critical neurological conditions to care for the adult and pediatric patient populations. Sign on Bonus and Relocation Available Our adult and pediatric Neurosurgery clinical teams have expertise in the treatment of many neurological disorders, including: Brain and spinal cord injuries Brain infections (encephalitis and meningitis) Brain swelling Brain tumors Nerve and muscle problems that affect breathing, such as myasthenia gravis and Guillain-Barré syndrome Status epilepticus Stroke Any catastrophic disorder affecting neurologic function Job Summary: As an Advanced Practice Provider , you will be responsible for comprehensive direct patient care management. In this role, the APP will manage a caseload of patients and exercise autonomous decision-making in assessing, diagnosing, and initiating delegated medical treatments. The scope of practice includes family support, discharge planning, staff education, consultation, and research. The APP is also responsible for planning, organizing, and directing patient care efforts collaborating with medical and surgical physicians and other team members. Nurse Practitioner (NP) Required Qualifications Master of Science in Nursing Current and/or eligibility for State of Illinois RN and APN licensure/registration Certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurse's Credentialing Center or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Ability to qualify for Illinois and DEA prescribing numbers Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) certification desired OR Physician Assistant (PA) Required Qualifications Completion of an accredited (Physician Assistant) educational program Certification by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Current and/or eligibility for State of Illinois licensure/registration Certification in ACLS Preferred Qualifications Experience in an academic medical center or tertiary/quaternary care setting Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment Experience or training in a surgical setting Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with attending surgeons, residents, fellows, nursing, and ancillary teams Proficiency with electronic medical records (Epic preferred) Position Details Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0) Shift: Rotating / 12-hour shifts / 3 shifts per week Unit/Department: Neurosurgery CBA Code: Non-Union 
$99,000 - $166,000 / year
About this role: As a Clinical Manager with Fresenius Medical Care, you will ensure that quality patient care is delivered while maintaining clinical operations. As the facility leader, you will be part of a close-knit, collaborative team responsible for delivering unique care plans and providing dialysis treatment to patients facing end stage renal disease or chronic kidney disease. Training and advancement: You will enter our Clinical Leadership Program that creates and supports a culture of continuous learning for our managers. The curriculum will cover onboarding, essential functions, leading your business, and advanced leadership. As a Clinical Manager, you may advance your career into an Area Team Lead or Director of Operations role. Our culture: We believe our employees are our most important asset — we value, care about, and support our people. We are there when you may need us most, from tuition reimbursement to support your education goals, granting scholarships to family members, delivering relief when natural disasters strike, or providing financial support when personal hardship hits, we take care of our people. Our focus on diversity: We have built a nurturing environment that welcomes every age, race, gender, sexual orientation, background, and cultural tradition. We have a diverse range of employee resource groups (ERGs) to encourage employees with similar interests, goals, social and cultural backgrounds, or experiences to come together for professional and personal development, discussion, activities, and peer support. Our diverse workforce and culture encourage opportunity, equity, and inclusion for all, which is a tremendous asset that sets us apart. At Fresenius Medical Care, you will truly make a difference in the lives of people living with kidney disease. If this sounds like the career and company you have been looking for, and you want to be a vital part of the future of healthcare, apply today. PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Manage and oversee the daily operations of the facility, ensuring cost-effective facility operations in accordance with all legal, compliance and regulatory requirements and programs. Collaborates with the Medical Director and the Clinical Manager/Charge Nurse regarding the provision of quality patient care in the dialysis facility incorporating all activities from admission through to discharge. As the clinic leader, has the authority to make daily decisions to ensure the appropriate continuity of care and patient and staff safety. Markets available services through presentations to physicians and dialysis facilities. You will ensure that quality patient care is delivered while maintaining clinical operations. As the facility leader, you will be part of a close-knit, collaborative team responsible for delivering unique care plans and providing dialysis treatment to patients facing end stage renal disease or chronic kidney disease. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Clinic Operations: • Provides leadership, coaching, and development plans for all direct reports. • Partners with internal Human Resources, Quality, Education, and Technical Services departments. • Collaborates with the Home Therapies Program Manager to oversee the facility’s Home Therapies Program. • Maintains integrity of medical and operations records and complies with all data collections and auditing activities. • Accountable for completion of the Internal Classification of Disease (ICD) coding. • Responsible for all required network reporting and on-site state or federal surveys. • Manages the tactical execution of short- and long-term objectives through the coordination of activities with a direct responsibility for results, including costs, methods, and staffing. • Responsible for the administration of the daily business operations of the dialysis clinics including managing the functions and actions related to the center staff, quality of overall provision of patient care, maintenance of the physical plant and center equipment, and inventory control. • Manages the profit and loss and other related financial aspects for the center, ensuring optimal facility operations to achieve or exceed the budget and key performance indicators. Patient Care: • Coordinates all aspects of patient care with the appropriate staff members, from admission through discharge of the patient. • Acts as a resource for the patient and family to address concerns and questions. • Oversee the timely completion of patient care assessments and care plans. • Manages timely patient schedules to ensure facility efficiency and develop action plans for missed treatments. • Reports changes in patient status regarding any clinical, insurance, or travel and transportation issues. Staff: • Participates in the selection and hiring of new team members and ensures completion of new hiring orientation and mandatory training. • Responsible for all patient care employees completing appropriate training courses and that licensures/certifications are current. • Provides support for all clinical staff members at regular intervals and encourages professional growth. • Maintains current knowledge regarding company benefits, policies, procedures, and processes. • Obtains clinical feedback for employee evaluations and establishes annual goals and conducts employee evaluations. • Documents any disciplinary actions and confers with the clinic Director of Operations and Human Resources when needed. • Manages staff scheduling and payroll. Physicians: • Facilitates the application process for physician privileges and compliance with Fresenius Medical Care Medical Staff By-Laws. • Responsible for strong physician relationships and ensures regular and effective communication. • Participates in Governing Body, an interdisciplinary team for each region including MDs, DOs etc. that governs policies. Other: • Collaborates closely with, providing oversight as needed to, the Clinical Manager/Charge RN acting as nurse manager, the Medical Director, and the physicians regarding the direct patient care responsibilities within the facility to ensure the provision of outstanding quality of patient care, as defined by the FMS quality goals, and compliance with the pertinent company policies and procedures. Collaboration activities include: • Coordinating all aspects of patient care from admission through discharge of the patient. • Addressing patient concerns, issues, and questions including the review of patient satisfaction surveys. • Developing and communicating efficient and timely patient schedules to ensure maximization of facility efficiency. • Assisting as needed with patient workflow. • Implementing and maintaining a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Process and Quality Assessment and Improvement Program (QAPI) Improvement Team that involves staff and pertinent physicians in problem solving activities meeting on a regular basis to address identified issues. • Continually review Center operations to ensure compliance with Federal and State laws. • Develops and maintains strong Medical Director and physician relationships, facilitating staff relationships with physicians, and ensuring regular and effective communication with all physicians including participating in regular meetings with Medical Directors. • Supports and drives FMS quality standards through meeting regulatory requirements and the practice of CQI, including the use of the appropriate company CQI tools. • Works with the Charge RN and Medical Director to implement FMS quality FKC goals and develop facility specific action plans to achieve FMS quality standards. • Oversees and monitors the provision of the appropriate training according to FMS policy to ensure ongoing compliance with all company and FMS risk management initiatives. • Collaborates with the Charge RN to ensure the aggressive treatment of, and actions taken, regarding adverse safety events and action thresholds. • Ensures all Quality policies and procedures are communicated to and implemented by the facility staff. • Maintains integrity of medical records and other FMS administrative and operational records. • Complies and assists with all data collection and auditing activities. • Manages the day-to-day activities and workload of the facility staff providing guidance and leadership as appropriate to ensure the effective, efficient and timely execution of duties and tasks. • Creates, maintains, and communicates efficient and timely employee schedules according to the staffing needs of the facility to ensure adequate staffing daily. Consults with Charge RN and Medical Director to optimize clinical staffing. • Provides informal feedback to staff on an ongoing basis and formal feedback in the form of the annual performance evaluation during the focal merit review process. Obtains feedback and input regarding the staff performance from the Medical Director and Charge RN and acts on the feedback as appropriate. Collaborates with staff and Charge RN and Medical Director to set annual goals for staff. • Manages the department staffing through the appropriate hiring, firing and disciplinary actions. • Maintains written documentation of all disciplinary meetings in accordance with the established personnel policies and confers with Human Resources and Director of Operations regarding the nature of the disciplinary decisions. • Ensures successful execution of new hire orientation and training, and ICD-9 code training when ICD-10 applicable for new hires and works with Medical Director to ensure mandatory in-services are completed. • Ensures appropriate documentation is completed for current licensure, annual in-service and policy and procedure in-service updates. • Responsible for ensuring all facility employees receive appropriate training according to company policy including company risk management initiatives. • Provides training and guidance to facility staff members to ensure development of clinical competences, providing opportunities for professional growth and encouraging personal growth. • Collaborates with HR regarding providing information to staff pertaining to FMS/FMCNA benefits, Human Resources policies and procedures. • Participates in Corporate and Division specific employee recognition and satisfaction programs. • Maintains a close working relationship with Division and Corporate office personnel and ensures appropriate communication of FMS, Division, and Corporate initiatives, policies and procedures to facility staff. • Utilizes knowledge of FMCNA and FMS services and products to contribute to the growth of the business. • Maintains facility environmental integrity and safety. • Schedules the maintenance and repair of equipment, operating systems, and physical structure of the facility, as needed. • Monitors the security of the facility. • Coordinates inventory/supply management by reviewing monthly inventory count and approving purchase orders for necessary items to ensure cost containment, timely distribution and competitive pricing. • Responsible for efficient utilization of medication, laboratory, inventory, supplies and equipment to achieve supply cost goals following all guidelines established in the FMS/FMS formularies. • Contributes to the development and revision of any applicable policies and procedures for the facility and the pertinent updating and maintenance of the related manuals. • Directs any necessary information gathering, as required, to support billing, billing issues and collection activities. • Coordinates and approves facility payroll. • Responsible for participating in all on-site internal and external (state and federal) surveys. • Reviews new and existing provider contracts for various vendor services, including but not limited to, insurance, laboratory, and facility cleaning. • Performs other related duties as assigned. SUPERVISION: • Supervises Charge RN and DPC Staff PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians. • The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials • The position requires frequent prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. • The employee may occasionally be required with assistance to move patients and equipment of up to 200 lbs. There is a two-person assist program and “material assist” devices for the heavier items. • Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required. EDUCATION: • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (RN) • Current RN state licensure EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: • Experience in clinical nursing. • Additional 6 months chronic or acute dialysis nursing experience. • Demonstrated leadership competencies and management skills for the position, including excellent communication, customer service, continuous quality improvement, relationship development, results orientation, team building, motivating employees, performance management and decision making. • Demonstrated management skills necessary to provide leadership in the supervision of facility personnel and to ensure the delivery of maximum quality care to all patients. • Successfully passed the Ishihara Color Blind Test." Preferred: • Experience in a supervisory/management role, in a medical facility preferred. • Med/surg or ICU/CCU experience preferred. • Proficiency with the Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) - experience with medical database software preferred. The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate’s work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies. Annual Rate: $99,000.00 - $166,000.00 Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave and potential for performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance. Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors $190,000 - $245,000 / year
Location: Chicago, Illinois Hospital: Rush University Medical Center Department: RMG APP Operations Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0) Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Manager Primary Care Service Line Rush University Medical Center Chicago, IL Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, located in downtown Chicago, invites applications for the position of Primary Care Service Line APP Manager. The Manager, Advanced Practice Providers (APP) – Primary Care Service Line is a licensed Physician Assistant (PA) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) responsible for the leadership, operational oversight, and management of APPs across the Primary Care service line. The Primary Care Service Line includes APPs practicing across multiple geographic regions, specialties and care settings. APPs currently support family medicine, internal medicine and other primary care practices throughout the system, with leadership responsibilities distributed among regional- and discipline-specific Lead APPs. This role would provide leadership and oversight for APP practice across the Primary Care Service Line while maintaining a clinical presence to remain connected to frontline operations and patient care. Responsibilities The APP Manager partners closely with physician, nursing, and operational leadership to advance strategic priorities, optimize APP practice models, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered primary care. Responsibilities include: APP workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and retention Performance management and professional development Oversight of staffing, scheduling, and clinical deployment Advancement of quality, operational, and patient care initiatives Development and optimization of APP practice models across primary care services This role also maintains a clinical practice component to support ongoing competency and engagement in patient care. The position includes a minimum of 0.4 FTE protected administrative time, dependent upon the number of direct reports and additional leadership responsibilities. The individual who holds this position will exemplify the Rush mission, vision, and values and act in accordance with Rush policies, procedures, guidelines, and service standards. Job Responsibilities Provides direct oversight, coordination, and management of APPs across the primary care service line. Partners with primary care physician, nursing, and operational leadership to establish and execute strategic clinical and operational priorities. Collaborates with primary care leadership teams to ensure seamless integration of APP practice across all primary care settings. Supports expansion and optimization of APP practice models to improve patient access, throughput, continuity of care, and operational efficiency within the service line. Administrative & Operational Oversight Serves as direct manager for APPs and Lead APPs within the primary care service line. Oversees APP recruitment, onboarding, credentialing, privileging, orientation, and retention initiatives. Manages APP performance evaluations (annual and ongoing OPPE/FPPE), competencies, and professional development planning. Develops, maintains, and enforces APP policies, procedures, workflows, and best practices specific to primary care delivery. Resolves escalated staffing, performance, and employee relations concerns. Participates in budget development, resource allocation, productivity management, and fiscal oversight for APP operations within the service line. Attends and contributes to primary care leadership, faculty, and operational meetings. Ensures regular communication forums for APPs across the service line. Develops and monitors service line goals, productivity standards, patient access metrics, and quality outcomes. Clinical Practice Maintains active clinical practice within the primary care service line to support clinical competency and model evidence-based primary care. Completes and documents accurate histories and physical examinations Conducts comprehensive and episodic assessments and develops patient care plans. Orders, interprets, and manages diagnostic testing, therapies, and treatment plans within scope of practice. Prescribes medications, including controlled substances, as delegated and appropriate within scope of practice. Provides accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care transitions and specialty referrals. Leadership & Strategy Serves as a liaison between APPs, physicians, nursing, care management, and administrative leadership within the service line. Develops and sustains an environment that promotes excellence in APP practice, care delivery, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Facilitates APP engagement, mentorship, satisfaction, and retention initiatives. Participates in strategic planning efforts to align APP workforce contributions with service line and organizational goals. Evaluates and evolves APP staffing and care delivery models to optimize patient outcomes, provider efficiency, and operational performance. Supports leadership development and succession planning among APP team members. Continuously evaluates the effectiveness of APP workforce models and implements operational improvements as needed. Education Develops, oversees, and promotes continued learning and professional growth among APP staff within the line. Coordinates APP student rotations, APP fellowship/residency opportunities, and academic partnerships. Encourages continuing education, specialty certification maintenance, and lifelong learning among APPs. Promotes participation in research, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice initiatives. Pursues ongoing professional development to remain current on trends, innovations, and best practices in primary care medicine and APP leadership. Qualifications Minimum of five years of Advanced Practice Provider experience primary care related specialty is required. Leadership/management experience is preferred. Preference to candidates with experience leading in an academic medical center. This role reports directly to the Director of Advanced Practice Providers and has an indirect reporting relationship to the Primary Care Service Line leadership team. Demonstrated expertise in primary care, APP practice management, and interdisciplinary collaboration strongly preferred. Position Requirements Nurse Practitioner: Current licensure from the State of Illinois as a Registered Professional Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse or eligible to obtain a licensure through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) application process Master of Science in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing practice with clinical specialty appropriate to position Current certification by American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioner (AANP) BLS certification Physician Assistant Current licensure from the State of Illinois as a Physician Assistant/Associate or eligible to obtain a licensure through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) application process Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant/Associate Program Current certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants BLS certifications The Advanced Practice Provider (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 Medical Group Customer Service standards. Successful candidates will also meet all other state and federal regulatory practice and accreditation standards. Rush has over 600 APPs across the enterprise that provide comprehensive patient care each day autonomously and in collaboration with other members of the health care team. Across the system, the APPs are supported by 4 levels of leadership, including 39 Lead APPs, three chief CRNAs, and a Senior Director of Advanced Practice Providers. 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 healthcare team that contribute to the excellent quality care that Rush patients receive each day. Rush University System for Health is an academic health system integrating patient care, education, research, and community partnerships to improve health in diverse communities. Rush includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University (2,500+ students across medical, nursing, and health sciences colleges), Rush Copley Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, and regional outpatient facilities. Rush is recognized for clinical excellence, earning placement on U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Honor Roll 2025-2026 (top 20 of 5,000+ hospitals evaluated). The system received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking within the top ten among 99 academic medical centers for the 13th consecutive year. All three hospitals earned LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation, and Rush has been named a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for six consecutive years. Rush is committed to health equity, particularly addressing the 16-year life expectancy gap between Chicago's Loop and West Side. As the largest West Side employer, Rush implements an Anchor Mission strategy through local hiring, investing, sourcing, and volunteering. The system has invested over $6 million on the West Side since 2018 while continuing to provide excellent patient care for all. Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, specialty; relevant experience and training; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range is for a full-time, 1.0 FTE employee, and includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. Additional compensation may include premium pay rates, sign-on bonuses, and relocation allowances. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package. Pay Range: $190,000 - $245,000 Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits, learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits). 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. 
