Transplant Advanced Practice Provider

Transplant Advanced Practice Provider

Hiring Department:
Transplant

Location:

Chicago, IL USA

Requisition

Posting Close Date:
March 3, 2026

Status:
Per diem / Hourly

Salary:
The wage for this position is $80.00 per hour.

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission‑accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers.

It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.

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This position is not eligible for benefits.

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner (APRN‑CNP) or Certified Physician Assistant (PA‑C) reflects the mission, vision, and values of University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System, adheres to the UI Health Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and other regulatory and accreditation standards. The APP functions as part of the multidisciplinary health team in accordance with privileges approved by the credentialing committee to provide high‑quality, cost‑effective advanced care to patients.

The APP is responsible for the health outcome of an assigned patient population and consults and confers with supervising physicians in an area of clinical expertise. Per Diem APPs work on an as‑needed basis, often filling in for staff shortages.

• Works within the Bylaws of the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System and in adherence to hospital and divisional policy.
• Works collaboratively with other providers in the care of transplant recipients.
• Performs an accurate history and physical examination of patients. Conducts comprehensive or episodic health assessments and develops patient care plans.
• Performs procedures according to clinical delineation of privileges.
• Provides prevention strategies and management of acute and chronic health problems.
• Orders, coordinates care, interprets tests, treatments, and therapies within the scope of practice for pre or post transplant recipients.
• Educates patients and caregivers on pre and post transplant patient care.
• Prescribes medications, diet, supplies, prosthetic devices, and other home health aides or medication according to clinical privileges.
• Provides clear, concise, accurate, and legible documentation regarding patient care in the medical record.
• Advocates for patients, families, co‑workers, the community, and the nursing profession.
• Integrates evidence‑based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision‑making.
• Participates in peer review and competency assessment activities.
• Establishes an effective relationship with the entire care team.
• Seeks experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge.
• May advance the profession through presentations and publications.
• Leads, coordinators and delivers pre/post patient care, research and evidence‑based practice through participant selection, coordination of the protocol(s), data collection, and other associated activities.
• Demonstrates accountability for professional conduct.
• Provides comprehensive teaching strategies for patients and their families.
• May provide education and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students and current and new employees, including but not limited to medical staff, residents, advanced practice providers and nursing.
• May develop or participate in programs to meet continuing education needs of staff.
• Provides formal and/or informal education or…