Bone Marrow Transplant & Inpatient Hematology Nurse Practitioner

Bone Marrow Transplant & Inpatient Hematology Nurse Practitioner

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL

Rush University System for Health, a national leader in outstanding patient care, education, research, community partnerships and empowering a new generation of health care providers, invites applications for the position of Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) & Inpatient Hematology Nurse Practitioner (NP), with RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center at RUSH MD Anderson Cancer.

Rush University System for Health and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have partnered to create RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center. The partnership represents advanced clinical and operational integration in the delivery of cancer care, providing Rush patients greater access to cancer treatments and research considered among the best in the world.

• Join a group of three BMT physicians and eight BMT APPs
• Four fellow inpatient Hematology APPs
• One Hematologist and one Hematology Hospitalist on the inpatient service

• 10- or 12-hour shifts (days only)
• Rotational weekend coverage (days only)
• Reports to the BMT Lead APP
• 50% inpatient BMT, 50% inpatient Hematology

• Applicants with previous Nurse Practitioner experience in Bone Marrow Transplant or other Cancer-related specialty is preferred. Relevant RN experience may be considered.
• 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)
• CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) 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 is recognized for clinical excellence, earning placement on U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Honor Roll  (top 20 of 5,000+ hospitals evaluated). The system received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking within the top ten among 99 academic medical centers for the 13th consecutive year.

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