Physician Resource Nurse (RN), Heart & Vascular- Full-Time, Days bei The University of Chicago Medicine

Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at UChicago Medicine as a Physician Resource Nurse (RN) in the Advanced Heart Failure clinic. At UChicago Medicine, we bring the world’s most innovative approaches to patients with all conditions, from common to complex. You will have the ability to work with physicians that are constantly pushing the bounds of possibility forward, conducting groundbreaking research and providing lifesaving, personalized patient care. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

The Physician Resource Nurse oversees patients’ care and evaluates the appropriateness and outcome of care in conjunction with the patient care team. As a Physician Resource Nurse you support and act as a resource to the physician/APN and health care team. The Physician Resource Nurse strives to achieve positive patient care outcomes throughout the disease process by practicing according to the standards of care and procedures and policies provided by the University of Chicago Medical Center, and the State of Illinois.

Essential Job Functions

• Plans, monitors and coordinates patient care 
• Collaborates with the patient, family, care team and multi-disciplinary team to assure appropriate, safe, cost-effective, timely and efficient care
• Identifies patient and family needs for consultation with other multidisciplinary specialists and assures needs are met
• Assures patient and family educational needs are met
• Able to work independently
• Collaborates with team (providers, APPs, and nurses) on a daily basis
• Attends clinic with physicians performing patient teaching and coordinating procedures
• Manages in basket for advanced heart failure patients, refilling prescriptions per protocol, filling out FMLA paperwork, educating patients in heart failure management, and coordinating outpatient procedures and testing

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an NLN accredited School of Nursing
• Associate Degree in Nursing
• Associate Degree Nurses are required to enroll in a BSN program within six (6) to nine (9) months of hire, and make progress toward and complete their BSN degree within 30 months. ADN nurses receive 100% tuition reimbursement towards a BSN degree from an accredited program
• Current Illinois RN license
• Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Two years experience in Cardiology

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: 1.0 FTE (Full-Time)
• Shift: Days, 7am-5pm; 10-hr shifts
• Work Location: Onsite - Hyde Park campus
• Unit/Department: Advanced Heart Failure clinic
• CBA Code: NNU National Nurses United

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits.  The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.