Advanced Practice Provider - Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner, OBGYN OR - Full-Time

Be part of a world-class academic healthcare system, The University of Chicago
Medicine, as an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician
Assistant) in the Operating Room. In this role, the Advanced Practice Provider
will assist the OBGYN Operating Room Services. 

The Advanced Practice Provider will be responsible for comprehensive direct
patient care management and will manage a caseload of patients by
exercising autonomous decision making in the assessment, diagnosis, and
initiation of delegated medical treatments. The APP will provide healthcare and
patient services that may include educational, research, and clinical nursing
specialist support, as well as complete administrative activities under the
direction and supervision of the Director/leadership. The APP has acquired the
knowledge, skills, and judgment necessary to assist the physician through
organized instruction and supervised practice.

Advanced Practice Provider Essential Job Functions

* Serving as a member of the inpatient surgical team for the Complex Gynecology
service, Benign Gynecology service, and occasionally the Gynecologic Oncology
service
* Working with the inpatient surgical team, including trainees: Residents,
fellows, and medical students, with a clear understanding of the roles and
responsibilities of each team member
* First assisting in the operating room in a variety of laparoscopic and open
gynecologic cases: Hysterectomy, myomectomy, excision of endometriosis;
including placement of trocars, docking the daVinci robot, oversight of
robotic instrumentation, and laparoscopic assistance during the procedure 
* Communication with robotic vendors as needed
* Conducting pre and post-operative patient evaluation, including prepping
cases and occasional post-operative checks
* Demonstrating initiative in becoming familiar with individual surgeon
preferences and expectations to support efficient workflow and high-quality
patient care
* Remaining flexible and adaptable, able to adjust to last-minute assignment
changes in a high-complexity, fast-paced clinical environment

 Nurse Practitioner Required Qualifications

* Master's of Science in Nursing
* Current and/or eligibility for State of Illinois RN and APN
licensure/registration
* Must be certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurse's
Credentialing Center or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
* Must have or be able to qualify for Illinois and DEA prescribing numbers
* Operating Room experience preferred 

Physician Assistant Required Qualifications

* Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant educational program
* Certification in ACLS and by the National Commission on the Certification of
Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and current and/or eligibility for State of
Illinois licensure / registration
* Operating Room experience preferred 

Position Details

* Full-Time, 1.0 FTE
* Mon-Friday 10 hour
* Unit/Department: CCD OR
* Non-Union