Emergency Medicine; CDU - Advanced Practice Provider

Emergency Medicine (CDU) – Advanced Practice Provider

Rush University Medical Center invites applications for the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) position in the Emergency Medicine Critical Decision Unit (CDU) in Chicago, IL.

• 44 attending physicians, 36 residents, and 4 fellows
• 10 APPs supporting efficient Emergency Medicine care

• Manage multiple patients concurrently in the CDU for ESI levels 2–5
• Document patient history and physical examinations in the electronic medical record
• Conduct comprehensive or episodic health assessments, develop care plans, and monitor patient status
• Prescribe medications, initiate consultations, and order laboratory and diagnostic tests and procedures
• Rotate shifts, including nights, weekends, and additional moonlighting opportunities with hospital medicine and telemedicine via On Demand
• Collaborate with ED/Hospitalist physicians on patient management when appropriate

• Competency in APRN or PA practice, including medical knowledge, patient care, professionalism, and practice-based learning
• Knowledge of current and emerging trends in technologies and approaches in the area of expertise
• Strong work ethic, interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with the healthcare team

• 3+ years acute care APP experience required
• APRN candidates require Acute Care Certification for inpatient work

APP must meet all applicable state and federal regulatory practice and accreditation standards.

• Current licensure from the State of Illinois as a Registered Professional Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) or Physician Assistant
• Master of Science in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing Practice (Nurse Practitioner)
• American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioner (AANP) certification
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required (PALS preferred)

• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant/Associate or eligible to obtain licensure through the Illinois IDFPR application process
• Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant/Associate Program
• Current certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
• CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications required

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.