Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - General Cardiology and Advanced Heart Failure, Full-time, Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

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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 17-APP service covering 48 beds. The APP supports four Cardiology services with attendings rotating weekly and can expect an average load of seven patients per day. The role provides primary service to patients receiving complex, advanced heart failure care, including VADs, and general cardiology care.

The APP assesses and manages a wide range of health problems, provides direct clinical care, and is responsible for the health outcomes of an assigned patient population. The role includes patient and family education, collaboration with physicians and other health professionals, mentoring and staff education, and participation in quality improvement and research. The schedule is four 10-hour shifts, with rotating weekends and holidays; there are no nights or on-call shifts.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited school or college of nursing, or a master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• For APRNs: acute care certification; current Illinois Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licenses; and national APRN certification approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board.
• For Physician Assistants: current Illinois Physician Assistant license.
• Medical Staff Office privileging and credentialing.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification as specified by the department.
• Once licensed, may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient health assessments, including health histories and physical examinations.
• Provide direct clinical care to patients and be responsible for outcomes for an assigned patient population.
• Prescribe and order medications and therapies, and order and interpret laboratory tests, x-rays, and procedures according to clinical privileges.
• Evaluate patients’ need for further health care and refer them to other disciplines as appropriate.
• Provide comprehensive teaching to patients and families and document care, education, and procedures in the medical record.
• Confer and collaborate with the collaborating physician and other health professionals; serve as a consultant to other disciplines in areas of expertise.
• Integrate research-based knowledge and clinical expertise into decision-making.
• Mentor graduate students and serve as a role model and preceptor to students.
• Develop and participate in programs that meet staff continuing education needs, and provide formal education to internal and external groups relevant to the specialty.
• Participate in quality improvement and research initiatives relevant to the patient population and area of expertise.
• Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community, and model the Patients First commitment.
• Maintain certifications and continuing education required for licensure and privileging.
• Participate in unit, department, division, or hospital committees and task forces as appropriate.
• Maintain a professional image in appearance, manner, and presentation.

Benefits

• The company describes a wide range of benefits intended to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Loan forgiveness.
• 401(k) matching.
• Lifecycle benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level