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Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Transplant Nephrology Office

**Work Type:** Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Transplant Nephrology Advanced Practice Provider

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL

**Rush University Medical Center,** a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, located in downtown Chicago, invites applications for the position of **Transplant Nephrology Advanced Practice Provider.** This APP will deliver safe and timely care to our kidney transplant recipients who require close medical management in the pre- and post-transplant phases of care.

Rush’s Kidney Transplant Program is among the best in the nation, with **exceptional patient outcomes** and a commitment to **personalized, equitable, and evidence-based care** :

• Our **Living Donor Kidney Transplant Program** has maintained a **100% one-year graft and patient survival rate since 2014** , while our deceased donor program continues to exceed national benchmarks.

• Rush is designated a **Donor Care Network Center of Excellence** and participates in the **National Kidney Registry’s paired exchange program** , expanding access and match opportunities for our patients.

• Our **multidisciplinary care model** includes specialists in nephrology, transplant surgery, pharmacy, dietetics, social work, and behavioral health—ensuring whole-person care from evaluation through post-transplant follow-up.

• As a **leading academic medical center** , Rush integrates patient care with research, education, and community partnerships, offering APPs opportunities to participate in **clinical research, quality improvement** , and the **education of students and trainees** .

About the division:

+ One fellow Transplant Nephrology APP

+ Two Transplant Nephrologists

+ Transplant nephology fellow/residents

Duties & Responsibilities:

+ Five-day, eight-hour work schedule from 8:00am – 5:00pm

+ Primarily outpatient with occasional inpatient responsibilities

+ Reports to the Transplant Service Line Lead APP

+ Deliver advanced practice care to pre- and post-kidney transplant patients in the outpatient transplant clinic.

+ Perform comprehensive assessments, formulate diagnoses, and initiate and manage treatment plans.

+ Manage immunosuppressive therapy, identify and treat complications, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

+ Provide patient and family education around transplantation, medication adherence, lifestyle changes, and follow-up care.

+ Document care in the EMR (Epic) with accuracy and timeliness.

+ Participate in multidisciplinary selection meetings, transplant quality reviews, and protocol development.

+ Engage in clinical research, process improvement initiatives, and program development as desired.

+ Contribute to education of medical students, APPs, and residents through case discussions and clinical mentorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• _Applicants with 1-2 years of previous Advanced Practice Provider experience in transplant, nephrology, critical care, or internal medicine is preferred. Relevant RN experience may be considered._

• Acute Care Certification preferred for APRN candidates

• _BLS Required_

Position Requirements:

Nurse Practitioner:

+ 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)

Physician Assistant:

+ Current licensure from the State of Illinois as a Physician Assistant/Associate or eligible to obtain a licensure through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) application process

+ Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant/Associate Program

+ Current certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) 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 2025-2026 (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.

All three hospitals earned LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation, and Rush has been named a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for six consecutive years.

Rush is committed to health equity, particularly addressing the 16-year life expectancy gap between Chicago's Loop and West Side. As the largest West Side employer, Rush implements an Anchor Mission strategy through local hiring, investing, sourcing, and volunteering. The system has invested over $6 million on the West Side since 2018 while continuing to provide excellent patient care for all.

Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, specialty; relevant experience and training; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range is for a full-time, 1.0 FTE employee, and includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. Additional compensation may include premium pay rates, sign-on bonuses, and relocation allowances. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.

**Pay Range:** $118,670 - $167,000

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits, learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Join Rush and become part of one of the nation’s best healthcare systems.

_Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics._

**Position** Advanced Practice Provider - Transplant Nephrology - Chicago, IL

**Location** US:IL:Chicago

**Req ID** 21349