Gastroenterology - Advanced Practice Provider

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

These providers will be trained in a subspecialty of Gastroenterology including Interventional, pancreas, high risk cancer screening, and motility along with seeing a panel of general GI patients.

Under supervision and in collaboration with board-certified gastroenterologists, the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) delivers high-quality care to patients with digestive health concerns.

This role is ideal for Nurse Practitioners (NPs) or Physician Assistants (PAs) looking for a Post-Anesthesia Care (PACU) type position.

5 physicians and 1 APP

The APP will provide outpatient clinical management including polyp recall navigation, new and follow-up patient care

Patients are seen at the main clinic on the Rush Copley hospital campus as well as in Yorkville

The primary responsibility includes inpatient follow-ups and outpatient clinic

Other job responsibilities include managing the patient’s immediate post-operative recovery, ensuring they are stable and comfortable while monitoring vital signs, pain levels and complications

Monday – Friday: 36 hours of patient-facing care per week. No weekends, holidays, or on call required

Conduct comprehensive health histories and physical exams focused for pre procedure care

Recover patients from interventional GI procedures with ability to manage post procedure complications

Independent outpatient clinic.

Conduct rounds on inpatients with GI diseases like acute pancreatitis and its complications, choledocholithiasis and other biliary diseases, and post procedure follow ups

Order and interpret diagnostic tests including labs, pathology, and imaging

Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with state laws and clinical guidelines

Educate patients and families on GI conditions, lifestyle modifications, and preventive care

Promote shared decision-making and informed consent

Refer patients to community resources and support groups as needed

Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care coordinators to ensure seamless patient care

Provide follow-up care and monitor chronic GI conditions

Triage patient calls and messages, ensuring timely responses and interventions

Experience of 2 years or more of Advanced Practice Provider experience in Gastroenterology, Surgery, and Intensive Care is required for this role

APRN Candidates will require Acute Care Certification

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)

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

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…