Advanced Practice Provider - Electrophysiology - Chicago

Rush Heart & Vascular, part of the Rush University System for Health, invites applications for the position of Electrophysiology (EP) Advanced Practice Provider to join our growing EP team in downtown Chicago.

Position Highlights:

• Rush Heart & Vascular's downtown Chicago practice is based at Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges.
• Join a highly collaborative Electrophysiology program comprised of 6 electrophysiologists and a dedicated team of 4 Advanced Practice Providers supporting a dynamic and expanding service line.
• Work alongside a multidisciplinary cardiovascular team across multiple practice locations, including Rush University Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, South Loop, River North, Oak Brook, and Northwest Indiana.
• Participate in the continued growth and expansion of the outpatient and inpatient Electrophysiology APP service.

Responsibilities:

• This position is primarily based at Rush's downtown Chicago campus and follows a Monday-Friday four 10-hour shift schedule. No weekends, holidays, or call responsibilities.
• Management of inpatient electrophysiology patients, including overnight EP admissions and post-procedural care.
• Care coordination and monitoring for same-day discharge of post-ablation patients.
• Evaluation and management of device-related admissions and electrophysiology consults.
• Management of outpatient electrophysiology patients, including hospital follow ups.
• Collaborate closely with electrophysiologists, cardiology teams, nursing staff, and ancillary support services to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Assist with care transitions, patient education, and coordination of follow-up care across the health system.
• Opportunity to participate in quality improvement initiatives, program development, and multidisciplinary cardiovascular care efforts.

Qualifications:

• APRN candidates will require Acute Care Certification.
• Prior cardiology and/or electrophysiology experience strongly preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and ability to thrive in a collaborative academic healthcare environment.
• Commitment to excellence in patient care, teamwork, and continuous learning.

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)
• CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications

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
• CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications

About Rush University System for Health

Rush University System for Health brings together the brightest minds in medicine, research and academics. Driven by discovery, innovation and a deep responsibility for the health of our communities, Rush is a national leader in outstanding patient care, education, research and community partnerships and in empowering a new generation of health care providers.

Rush is a nonprofit health system that includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital, as well as an extensive provider network and numerous outpatient care facilities. Rush University Medical Center is ranked among the top hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and consistently is named among the top academic medical centers for excellence in patient care by Vizient Inc. and a Top Teaching Hospital by The Leapfrog Group. Rush University comprises three colleges: Rush Medical College, the College of Nursing and the College of Health Sciences.