Nursing Jobs in Melrose Park, IL
$130,900 - $167,200 / year
Join the University of Chicago Medicine as an Advanced Practice Provider for Inpatient Hematology/Oncology Night Advanced Practice Provider Team. Sign on Bonus Up to $10,000.00 and Relocation Package Available As an Advanced Practice Provider, you are responsible for comprehensive direct patient care management in the hospital setting, you will play a critical role in delivering comprehensive, evidence-based care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced academic medical center environment. The night shift Advanced Practice Provider covers three inpatient services: Inpatient Leukemia, Inpatient Cellular Therapy, and Inpatient Chemotherapy . These services are all APP-staffed services which each have the support of a Hematology/Oncology Fellow and Hematology/Oncology Attending. After an orientation period on both days and nights, the APP will work independently and autonomously on the Inpatient Hematology/Oncology Night APP Team. At night, the APP will be responsible for managing established inpatients and admitting patients appropriate for the services. The APP will be trained to manage oncologic emergencies such as neutropenic fever, tumor lysis syndrome, and cytokine release syndrome. The APP will always have the fellow and attending as resources, although they will not be in house at night. Optimal staffing at night is 2-3 APPs covering all three services per night. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area. APP Job Summary: The Nurse practitioner/physician assistant is an APP responsible for comprehensive direct patient care management. The APP manages a caseload of patients and exercises autonomous decision making in the assessment, diagnosis, and initiation of delegated medical treatments. The scope of practice also includes family support, teaching, staff education, consultation, and research. APP: Provide comprehensive care to patients in the inpatient settings cared for by the APPs of the cardiac and vascular surgery ICU and stepdown units. Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, using advanced clinical skills to manage a caseload of patients. Assess, diagnose, initiate delegated medical treatments, perform independent nursing interventions, and evaluate care. Provide a model of care that is shaped by theory, expanded by science, research and reflective practice and is identified by a holistic and comprehensive approach to the patients. Essential Job Functions Differentiates normal and abnormal variations for all body systems. Assesses patient and family adaptation, coping skills and the need for crisis or other intervention. Accurately interprets diagnostic tests. Analyzes multiple sources of data in making clinical judgments and in determining the effectiveness of a plan of care. Develops problem lists with associated differential diagnosis. Identifies educational needs of the patient and family and assists with teaching. Incorporates assessment findings into a plan to direct patient care. Formulates a plan of care in collaboration with the patient, family, physician, nursing staff and other member of the health care team which incorporates health care maintenance, discharge and follow-up care for patients on the cardiac surgery and vascular surgery inpatient services Plans and implements appropriate pharmacological therapies. Accurately and appropriately performs routine diagnostic and therapeutic techniques according to established protocols and standardized procedures for nurse practitioners. Initiates referrals based on patient and family need. Accurately presents and documents the database, impression and plan of care. Promotes, has knowledge of and utilizes appropriate patient care protocol relating to the physical, psychosocial and developmental needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Maintains formal and informal systems for information sharing, planning and problem solving with unit staff, other NP’s, medical staff and other nursing and hospital personnel. Nurse Practitioner - Education and Experience Requirements: Advanced degree (or equivalent, if license received prior to July 1, 2001) from an accredited school/college of nursing required. Ability to obtain Illinois advanced practice nurse (APN) license by start date required. Current license as a Registered Nurse required. AANC certification as an ACNP and/or ANP-BC required. ACLS certification Physician Assistant - Education and Experience Requirements: Education: Completion of an accredited (physician assistant) educational program required. Licensure: Certification in ACLS and by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and current and/or eligibility for: State of Illinois licensure / registration required ICU Certification Required ICU experience highly preferred Preferred Qualifications At least 1 year of inpatient experience preferred Previous oncology experience preferred Acute Care preferred Position Details Job Type: Full-Time (1.0FTE) Shift: Nights Unit/Department: Center for Advanced Care CBA Code: Non-Union 
$112,439.64 - $187,406.90 / year
Extraordinary Careers. Endless Possibilities. With the nation’s largest home infusion provider, there is no limit to the growth of your career. Option Care Health, Inc. is the largest independent home and alternate site infusion services provider in the United States. With over 8,000 team members including 5,000 clinicians, we work compassionately to elevate standards of care for patients with acute and chronic conditions in all 50 states. Through our clinical leadership, expertise and national scale, Option Care Health is re-imagining the infusion care experience for patients, customers and team members. Join a company that is taking action to develop an inclusive, respectful, engaging and rewarding culture for all team members. At Option Care Health your voice is heard, your work is valued, and you’re empowered to grow. Cultivating a team with a variety of talents, backgrounds and perspectives makes us stronger, innovative, and more impactful. Our organization requires extraordinary people to provide extraordinary care, so we are investing in a culture that attracts, hires and retains the best and brightest talent in healthcare. Job Description Summary: The Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the Ambulatory Infusion Center provides direct patient care, administers IV/IM/SC therapies, manages infusion-related care plans, and ensures safe and effective treatment in alignment with evidence-based clinical practice. The NP is responsible for using their licensure to obtain and maintain payer credentialing and reimbursement eligibility for the organization. Job Description: Job Responsibilities (listed in order of importance and/or time spent) Provide comprehensive, hands-on patient care including assessments, physical exams, and treatment of infusion therapy-related conditions. Prescribe and manage medications related to infusion care, in compliance with state regulations and collaborative practice agreements. Order and interpret labs, diagnostics, and therapy-specific tests. Oversee and perform IV, IM, and SC medication administration and monitor for side effects or adverse events. Create, document, and update individualized infusion care plans and maintain thorough, timely documentation in the EHR. Conduct initial patient evaluations for therapy appropriateness, including payer criteria and clinical suitability for infusion center setting. Maintain open, timely communication with medical directors, referring physicians, and interdisciplinary staff regarding care coordination. Identify urgent or emergent reactions during infusion, initiate appropriate interventions, and coordinate emergency transfers when necessary. Serve as a clinical leader within the infusion center team; provide guidance to infusion nurses and support staff on patient care and clinical protocols. Support patient education, counseling, and safe transition of care across healthcare settings. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and operational planning efforts across the infusion center. Participate in credentialing and contracting processes by maintaining all payer-required licenses and individual NPI enrollment linked to the organization’s Tax ID. Perform duties in compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, ACHC, and all applicable federal and state guidelines. Supervisory Responsibilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? (i.e. hiring, recommending/approving promotions and pay increases, scheduling, performance reviews, discipline, etc.) No X Basic Education and/or Experience Requirements Required: Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the practicing state Board certification as an NP (FNP, AGNP, or applicable specialty) Current BLS certification Minimum 1 year of NP experience in a clinical setting Prior experience with IV therapy or infusion services Proficient in electronic health record (EHR) systems Credentialing-ready: must maintain licensure and provide payer documentation for billing and reimbursement Preferred: Experience with biologics, specialty medications, or immunotherapy Prior telehealth or remote monitoring experience Supervisory or team leadership experience in a clinical setting Travel Requirements Must be able to travel between local infusion centers as needed for clinical coverage or training. Work Conditions and Physical Requirements Ability to stand and perform clinical care for extended periods Lift and move equipment and supplies up to 25 lbs as needed Perform duties in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high levels of accuracy and patient safety Due to state pay transparency laws, the full range for the position is below: Salary to be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Pay Range is $112,439.64-$187,406.90 Benefits: -Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance -Paid Time off -Bonding Time Off -401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match -HSA Company Match -Flexible Spending Accounts -Tuition Reimbursement -myFlexPay -Family Support -Mental Health Services -Company Paid Life Insurance -Award/Recognition Programs Option Care Health subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, making employment available without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status according to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information. 