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National Medical Association

Advanced Practice Provider - Cancer Palliative - Chicago

National Medical Association, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Cancer Palliative Advanced Practice ProviderRush University Medical CenterChicago, ILThe

Rush University Cancer Center

is recruiting for a

Palliative Advanced Practice Provider

to join their team. This outpatient role will manage return-patient volumes and patients on active treatment and provide education and consultation on symptom management and goals of care. This provider will function on either a 4-day, 10-hour work schedule or a 5-day, 8-hour work schedule alongside two cancer palliative physicians and one fellow APP.Applicants with previous Advanced Practice Provider experience preferred, not required.The

Advanced Practice Provider (APP)

is a licensed physician assistant (PA) or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who functions as a member of the health care team to provide high quality, comprehensive acute and/or routine medical/surgical care of Rush University Medical Center patients within the scope of practice granted in accordance with the RUMC medical staff bylaws. The 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 University Medical Group Customer Service standards. Successful candidates will also meet all other state and federal regulatory practice and accreditation standards.Rush has over 400 APPs across the enterprise that provide comprehensive patient care each day autonomously and in collaboration with other members of the health care team. With the Director of Advanced Practice and 27 Lead APPs across the system, 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 whose mission is to improve the health of the individuals and the diverse communities it serves through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research and community partnerships. Rush includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital, as well as numerous outpatient care facilities.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.

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