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Advanced Practice Provider, Hematologic Malignancy

Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago • Full-time • Chicago, IL • 3w ago

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Day (United States of America)

Location

875 N Michigan (John Hancock)

Job Description

General Summary:

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) works within the multidisciplinary clinical team to provide individualized patient care through history and physical assessment, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, medication ordering, prescribing and management, formulating diagnoses and patient/family education. They promote evidenced based practice by conducting or participating in research and academic activities. They provide support to colleagues and staff to promote the professional development of the advanced practice profession at Lurie Children’s and in the community-at-large. The role is unique to each division and in accordance with individual credentialing and privileging through the Medical Staff Office.

Advance Practice Provider Transition into Practice Fellowship

Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago offers an Advance Practice Provider (APP) transition into practice fellowship for all new graduate APPs. All new hire APPs, even those with experience, are invited to participate in the fellowship. The APP transition into practice fellowship is designed to provide a supportive structure and strategies to facilitate the transition from the academic to clinical setting for newly hired APPs and institution to institution transition for those with experience.

The first year of employment will consist of quarterly didactic sessions with integrated facilitator led peer supported transition sessions, structured mentorship, and precepted practice-based learning with standardized competencies. APPs in the fellowship are hired as paid employees of the institution.

The fellowship is designed to aid the development of well prepared, clinically competent, APPs as well as to provide support, build confidence and skills to develop a collaborative practice.

Hematologic Malignancy APP Job Functions:

· Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide and coordinate comprehensive care to newly diagnosed and relapsed patients with hematologic malignancies, histiocytosis, and retinoblastoma in the outpatient setting.

· Partner with surgery and radiation oncology to deliver multimodal oncology treatments.

· Perform history and physical exams on oncology patients.

· Order and interpret:

a. lab results and order appropriate blood products or interventions

b. medical imaging for acute complications of therapy and on/off-therapy disease surveillance

· Order chemotherapy and corresponding supportive care medications

· Perform procedures:

o lumbar punctures

o administration of intrathecal chemotherapy

o bone marrow biopsies and aspirates

o ommaya reservoir taps with or without chemotherapy.

o document and bill for procedures

· Manage treatment- and disease-related symptoms and issues for primary patients.

· Educate patients and families from the time of diagnosis, through treatment, relapse, end of life, or off therapy monitoring.

· Participate in weekly patient care conferences and monthly research and clinical practice meetings for the Hematologic Malignancies Team

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Master’s degree or higher from an accredited school appropriate for certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. (CNS certification is not acceptable if hired after January 1, 2010)
Two (2) years of relevant clinical experience is preferred.
Licensure in the State of Illinois as an APRN/PA is required.
Clinical privileges through credentialing by the Medical Staff Office achieved within 90 days of hire. Practices under the direction of advanced practice provider or physician providers until fully credentialed and privileged
Basic Life Support certification required. Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification and/or other specialty certification is required in some areas within 6 months of employment.
Any other certification required for specialty area.
Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, basic computer skills, and strong verbal and written
communication skills.

Education

Master's Degree: Nurse Practitioner

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup Childcare and Eldercare
Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children’s we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Support email: candidatesupport@luriechildrens.org

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