Advanced Practice Provider; Per Diem - Orthopedics - RCMC

Location:

Aurora, Illinois

Hospital:
Rush Copley Medical Center

Department:
Ogden - Orthopedics

Work Type:
Restricted Part Time

Rush Copley Medical Center, in Aurora, Illinois, part of the Rush University System for Health network of hospitals, invites applications for the position of Orthopedics Advanced Practice Provider.

• 11 APPs in the Orthopedic Department
• 11 Physicians in the Orthopedic Department

The Per Diem Orthopedics Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) works collaboratively with supervising orthopedic surgeons and the departmental team to provide comprehensive, high-quality care to orthopedic patients. This position primarily covers supplemental staffing needs, including weekend coverage, vacation coverage, and support during high census periods, across the inpatient, outpatient, and operative settings.

• 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)
• CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• oAPRN Candidates will require Acute Care Certification if doing Inpatient work.
• oAPRN Candidates will require Acute Care Certification and First Assistant Certification if working in OR.

• 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
• CPR, ACLS, and PALS 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 Copley Medical Center, located in the Fox Valley area, is a key part of the Rush network, offering state-of-the-art facilities and high-quality care to its community. With its academic affiliation to Rush University, Rush Copley patients benefit from access to the latest medical advancements. The hospital provides comprehensive services, from 24/7 emergency care to advanced cancer treatment, surgical services, and women's health.

Rush Copley’s collaborative approach to care ensures that each patient receives compassionate, patient-centered treatment, backed by the latest…