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　　BSD SUR - OHNS: Clinical

　　About the Department

　　Patients who come to UChicago Medicine with head and neck diseases canrest assured that our experts\' internationally recognized expertiseenables them to offer the most advanced and innovative approaches to themanagement of otolaryngology (ENT) disorders. Subspecialists areequipped to treat allergies, inner ear and hearing disorders, head andneck cancers, speech and voice disorders, and much more. Our diverseprograms ensure every patient utilizes their senses as best as possiblein order to lead healthy and productive lives. Through the section\'scomprehensive research efforts, faculty members and researchers hope tofind new and better ways of treating a broad range of diseases. One suchresearch project that has received widespread national attention andsupport is Project Aspire and its sister project the Thirty MillionWords Initiative-they aim to use family-centered curriculum and parentlanguage to bridge the achievement gap between groups of children.

　　Job Summary

　　The Advanced Practice Provider (APN or PA) manages a caseload ofpatients and exercise autonomous decision making in the assessment,diagnosis and initiation of delegated medical treatments. The scope ofpractice includes family support, discharge planning, staff education,consultation and research. In this role, the selected candidate providesdirect support to patients cared for under the OHNS/Maxillofacialservice. The APP will utilize advance practice skills obtained throughthe completion of a formal provider program. These skills includeadvanced levels of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation ofcare, as well as performing some invasive procedures.

　　Responsibilities

　　Gathers pertinent information systematically and skillfully from allsources: history, diagnostic tests, comprehensive physicalexamination, and psychosocial assessments.Participates as a first-assist during OR procedures.Differentiates normal and abnormal variations for all body systems.Assesses patient and family adaptation, coping skills and the needfor crisis or other intervention.Analyzes multiple sources of data in making clinical judgments andin determining the effectiveness of a plan of care.Develops problem lists with associated differential diagnosis.Incorporates assessment findings into a plan to direct patient care.Formulates a plan of care in collaboration with the patient, family,physician, nursing staff and other member of the health care team,which incorporates health care maintenance, discharge, and follow-upcare.Plans and implements appropriate pharmacological therapies.Initiates referrals based on patient and family need.Seeks appropriate consultation dependent upon patient health careneeds.Promotes, has knowledge of and utilizes appropriate patient careprotocol relating to the physical, psychosocial and developmentalneeds of adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.Participates in research projects in the practice area.May be subject to on-call responsibilities.Designs patient education programs that include information requiredto make informed health care and treatment decisions.Evaluates goals and outcomes taking into account thebenefit-versus-burden, safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness forthe patient, family and the organization.Develops diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions neededto achieve the goals and outcomes of the patient\'s plan of care.Performs other related work as needed.Minimum Qualifications

　　Education:

　　Minimum requirements include a college or university d gree from anaccredited school/college.

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　　Work Experience:

　　Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through acombination of education and a minimum of 2 years of relevant workexperience in a related job discipline.

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　　Certifications:

　　Current and/or eligible for State of Illinois licensure/registrationrequired. Eligibility to be privileged and credentialed through theMedical Staff Office (MSO). - State of Illinois

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　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Education:

　　An advanced degree (or equivalent, if license received prior to July1, 2001) from an accredited school/college of nursing or completionof an accredited Physician Assistant educational program accreditedby the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for thePhysician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA).Experience:

　　Clinical experience in a related area of specialty.Licenses and Certifications for Advanced Practice Nurse:

　　Current Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) license in the State of Illinoisor eligibility to receive by start da