Advanced Practice Professional, APP, Hematology/Oncology – PRN
Job ID:
R231077
Shift:
Various
Full/Part Time:
Part_time
Pay Range:
$54.90 – $82.35
Location:
Advocate Condell Medical Center – 801 S Milwaukee Ave
Libertyville, IL 60048
525 E Congress Pkwy
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Benefits Eligible:
No
Hours Per Week:
0
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation within the position’s pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Schedule: PRN (Per Diem), Minimum Two Shift/Month Required
Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PMPosition Summary:We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – to support the inpatient Hematology/Oncology services at Advocate Condell Medical Center and Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital on a PRN (per diem) basis. This role is primarily focused on inpatient clinical coverage, including independent patient rounding, consult management, and close collaboration with the supervising attending physician. In addition, the APP will assist with EHR inbox (in‑basket) management to support continuity of care, timely communication, and clinical follow‑up. While the primary responsibility is inpatient care, there is a potential opportunity for outpatient cross‑training over time, based on departmental needs and operational readiness. This position supports high‑quality, patient‑centered care within a multidisciplinary team and provides flexible PRN scheduling, with most shifts planned in advance to ensure continuity of coverage.Key Responsibilities:
- Provide inpatient Hematology/Oncology coverage during scheduled working hours at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital and Advocate Condell Medical Center, with flexibility to support additional clinic needs as assigned.
- Respond to and manage pages and consult requests from the Emergency Department, inpatient units, and designated clinic workflows.
- Maintain and manage an independent inpatient patient list, including daily assessments and follow‑up care.
- Initiate appropriate diagnostic evaluations and preliminary management plans for new inpatient consults prior to physician review.
- Support continuity of care through timely documentation and participation in assigned EHR inbox (in‑basket) or clinic‑related tasks when needed
- Collaborate closely with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary care teams to ensure high‑quality, coordinated patient care across settings.
- Provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced inpatient environment.
Requirements:
- Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in Illinois
- National board certification (e.g., AANP, ANCC, NCCPA).
- DEA license and prescriptive authority in Illinois
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MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical responsibilities:
Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition. This includes ordering, performing, and interpreting appropriate diagnostic studies and prescription of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and therapies.
Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives.
Provides health promotion, disease prevention and disease management counseling and education of patients and families.
Manages patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and within scope of practice. Seeks physician or other healthcare team member consultation or referrals as appropriate. Escalates need for more emergent or specialized care when necessary.
Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record. Substantiates and submits professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices.
Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team and/or health or community agencies.
Performs office or hospital procedures in accordance with specialty practice, competency and granted privileges (where applicable).
Other responsibilities:
Participates in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives/performance activities, organizational and/or departmental meetings and committees, peer review, and workgroups as necessary.
Participates in education and/or onboarding of new team members, students, and other health care professionals.
Seeks experiences to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and advance the profession within and outside of the organization.
Maintains standards of productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics to ensure optimal, safe and timely patient care delivery.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
License/Registration/Certification Required:
Active RN, and APRN/APRN-FPA/APNP or other APRN license(s) in state(s) of practice, AND
Active national board certification in area of clinical practice and populations served, AND
Active DEA registration prior to hire, AND
If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire, AND
Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire
Education Required: Master’s Degree in Nursing
Experience Required: APP experienced required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision-making skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team.
Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record.
Excellent communication skills. Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others.
Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday.
Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing.
Must be able to:
Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.
Lift up to 20 lbs over the head.
Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
Operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
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