Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - General Cardiology and Advanced Heart Failure, Full-time, Days
About The Position
Northwestern Medicine is hiring an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for its inpatient General Cardiology and Advanced Heart Failure department. Galter 10 is a service of 17 advanced practice providers covering 48 beds. The provider will support four cardiology services, with attendings rotating weekly, and can expect an average patient load of seven patients per day. The role provides primary service to patients receiving complex advanced heart failure care, including VAD care, and general cardiology care. The schedule consists of four 10-hour shifts, with rotating weekends and holidays. There are no nights or on-call responsibilities. This position is 40 hours per week (1.0 FTE), on the day shift. The provider performs comprehensive patient assessments, provides direct clinical care, prescribes and orders medications and therapies, orders and interprets tests and procedures within clinical privileges, and evaluates patients’ further care needs. The role also includes patient and family education, documentation, referrals, consultation with other disciplines, mentoring and precepting, staff education, and participation in quality improvement, research, and relevant committees. The provider collaborates with physicians and other health professionals and maintains required certifications and continuing education. The posted compensation range is $61.00 to $79.67 per hour.
Requirements
- Master’s degree from an accredited school or college of nursing, or a master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Acute care certification for APRNs.
- For the APRN pathway: current Illinois Registered Nurse license and Illinois Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license, plus certification as an APRN by a national certifying body approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board.
- For the Physician Assistant pathway: current Illinois Physician Assistant license.
- Once licensed, may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number.
- Privileged and credentialed through the Medical Staff Office.
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification, as required by the department.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of clinical experience.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate clinical expertise and expanded knowledge through patient care, including diagnosis and management of a wide range of health problems.
- Be responsible for health outcomes of an assigned patient population.
- Consult with the collaborating physician and other health professionals in the area of clinical expertise.
- Develop educational systems and strategies for patients, families, and staff.
- Mentor graduate students and serve as a role model and preceptor to students.
- Participate in quality improvement and research relevant to the area of expertise and patient population.
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including health histories and physical examinations.
- Provide direct clinical care to patients.
- Prescribe and order medications and therapies; order and interpret laboratory tests, x-rays, and procedures according to clinical privileges.
- Evaluate patients to determine their need for further health care and refer them to other disciplines as appropriate.
- Document care, education, and procedures in the medical record as required.
- Provide consultation to other disciplines in areas of expertise.
- Integrate research-based knowledge and clinical expertise into decision-making.
- Maintain a professional image and advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community.
- Maintain certifications and continuing education required for licensure and privileging.
- Serve as a patient advocate and role model for “Patients First.”
- Participate in unit, departmental, divisional, or hospital committees and task forces as appropriate.
- Develop and participate in programs that meet staff continuing education needs, and provide formal education to internal and external groups pertinent to the specialty.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching.
- A range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
