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Advanced Practice Professional, PA-C or APRN, Urology, Full Time, Elgin

Advocate Health · Elgin, IL

Posted Aug 23, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had to deliver difficult news to a patient, like a new cancer diagnosis or the need for further surgery.

bedside manner and composure when handling emotionally heavy conversations

How do you approach onboarding into a new specialty like urology if you don't have direct prior experience in it?

self-awareness about knowledge gaps and a realistic plan for closing them quickly

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a physician's plan of care. How did you handle it?

ability to advocate for patients while maintaining a collaborative physician relationship

How would you build trust with the RN team and office staff here, given that this practice runs on strong support staff collaboration?

whether the candidate values and knows how to work within a team-based care model rather than operating solo

Tell me about a time you had to quickly learn a new procedure or piece of equipment on the job.

adaptability and comfort with continuous learning in a clinical setting

Describe a situation where you had to respond quickly to a patient whose condition was changing rapidly. What did you do and what was the outcome?

ability to stay calm and act decisively under real clinical pressure

Technical

Tell me about your experience assisting in surgical procedures, and what kinds of urologic cases you've scrubbed in on.

actual hands-on surgical assist experience versus classroom or theoretical exposure

What's your experience managing inpatient consults, and how do you typically communicate findings back to the requesting team?

familiarity with the hospital consult workflow and clarity of clinical communication

You're on call and get paged about a patient with suspected testicular torsion. Walk me through what you'd do in the first ten minutes.

recognition of true urologic emergencies and speed of appropriate escalation

Describe your experience with electronic medical records systems, particularly documenting surgical notes or consult notes under time pressure.

efficiency and accuracy with EMR workflows in a high-volume setting

What controlled substances do you commonly prescribe in a urology setting, and how do you think about balancing pain management with safety concerns?

clinical knowledge of prescribing practices and awareness of controlled substance responsibility ahead of licensure requirements

Situational

Walk me through how you'd handle a busy urology clinic day where you're also expected to help with a surgical case and take a consult call from the ER at the same time.

whether the candidate can prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced setting without dropping patient safety

A patient comes in post-op with signs of urinary retention and the supervising physician isn't immediately reachable. What do you do?

clinical judgment and comfort acting within scope when backup isn't instantly available

This role has call coverage with a rotation of two days on, two off, three on, plus one weekend a month. How do you personally manage the fatigue and unpredictability that comes with that kind of schedule?

realistic self-assessment of stamina and reliability for a demanding call schedule

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 02380 AMG Elgin 745 Fletcher - Urology Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Role Overview We are seeking an APP to join a dynamic Urology team at Advocate Sherman Hospital. This position is set in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a wide variety of urology cases. It combines both clinic and hospital responsibilities, including managing consults, assisting in surgical procedures, and collaborating with physicians to deliver comprehensive urologic care. Schedule: • Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts • After-hours call coverage rotating among APPs and physicians. Call rotation typically includes two days on, two days off, three days on, plus one weekend per month. Location: 745 Fletcher Drive, Elgin IL Advocate Sherman Hospital – Elgin, Illinois About Advocate Sherman Hospital: Advocate Sherman Hospital is a leading healthcare facility in the northwest suburbs, known for its commitment to advanced medical care and patient-centered services. The hospital provides a collaborative environment with strong RN support, surgical scheduling assistance, and a full office team to ensure seamless care delivery. As part of the only urology group in the area, you will have the opportunity to work in a busy, high-volume setting that offers exposure to a wide range of urologic conditions and procedures. Pay Range: $54.90 - $82.35 Major Responsibilities This position encompasses clinical care, professional practice, and leadership responsibilities, ensuring safe, high-quality, and patient-centered outcomes. Licensure • Active Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure in the State of Illinois. Education and Experience • PA: Master’s degree or equivalent in Physician Assistant studies (effective January 1, 2018). • APRN: Master’s in Nursing with current national certification in the appropriate specialty. • P rior urology experience is strongly preferred but not required. Surgical or consult experience is a plus. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to foster collaboration and patient engagement. • Proficiency in Electronic Medical Records. • Current NCCPA certification (for PA) or national board certification (for APRN). • Illinois Controlled Substance License within six months of hire. • DEA registration eligibility and possession within six months of hire (may vary by site). • Current BLS certification; PALS/ACLS certification as required by practice site. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions • Ability to travel and work flexible hours, including on-call coverage, to meet patient and organizational needs. • Capacity to work under pressure in challenging situations and respond quickly to patient needs in a fast-paced environment. • Routine exposure to infectious specimens and patients, as well as potentially hazardous conditions. • Competence in caring for patients across age groups, understanding developmental and aging patterns. • Ability to lift up to 35 pounds independently; patient handling equipment and team assistance required for heavier lifts. 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 listed within the listed 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 Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health  Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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