Advanced Practice Provider - Cardiology - Chicago Suburbs; Aurora

Position: Advanced Practice Provider - Cardiology - Chicago Suburbs (Aurora)
Location: Aurora, Illinois

Hospital: Rush Copley Medical Center

Department: Cardiology

General/Non-Invasive Advanced Practice Provider

Rush Copley Medical Center

Aurora, IL

Rush Copley Medical Center, in Aurora, Illinois, part of the Rush University System for Health network of hospitals, invites applications for the position of Inpatient General/Non-Invasive Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider
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About the Department:

• Seeking two-full time APPs to join our growing Cardiology team, which includes one dedicated General/Non-Invasive Physician and two Advanced Practice Providers who collaborate closely to provide high-quality, patient-centered care.
• The Department offers early detection and screening programs, an outpatient chest pain center, and advanced cardiovascular techniques. Including a fully equipped diagnostic center that includes nuclear cardiology, echocardiography, and vascular ultrasound.
• As part of Rush Health, Rush Copley partners with Rush University Medical Center to provide its patients with access to specialized services, including cardio-oncology, advanced heart failure, and structural heart disease.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to assess, diagnose, and manage cardiovascular conditions.
• Perform patient evaluations, coordinate care transitions, and participate in quality and safety initiatives.
• Schedule:
  
  Average 40 patient-facing hours per week inpatient
• APPs will enhance inpatient access and continuity of care, supporting both acute and long-term management of cardiac patients across the continuum of care.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Applicants with previous Advanced Practice Provider experience is preferred but not required. New graduates are welcome to apply.

• APRN Candidates will require Acute Care Certification if doing Inpatient work.

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)
• CPR and ACLS certifications

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

• CPR and ACLS 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.

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