Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Neurology, Full-time, Days
About The Position
Northwestern Medicine is seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for its Neurology department. The APP will provide inpatient and ambulatory care to patients and be responsible for the health outcomes of an assigned patient population. The role includes evaluating and managing a range of health problems, coordinating with collaborating physicians and other health professionals, educating patients and families, and contributing to staff development, quality improvement, and research. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, with a rotating job shift, and is listed as 40 hours per week (1.0 FTE). Compensation 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.
- For APRNs, acute care certification is required; inpatient experience as an NP will be considered in lieu of acute care certification.
- For the APRN pathway: current Illinois Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licenses, and national APRN certification approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board. Once licensed, may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number.
- For the Physician Assistant pathway: current Illinois Physician Assistant license. Once licensed, may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number.
- Must be privileged and credentialed through the Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office.
- BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient health appraisals, including taking health histories and performing physical examinations.
- Provide direct clinical care to patients.
- Prescribe or order medications and therapies, and order or interpret laboratory tests, x-rays, and procedures according to clinical privileges.
- Evaluate patients to determine whether they need further health care and refer them to other disciplines as appropriate.
- Provide comprehensive education to patients and families, and document care, education, and applicable procedures in the medical record.
- Consult with other disciplines in areas of expertise and confer with collaborating physicians and other health professionals.
- Integrate research-based knowledge and clinical expertise into clinical decisions.
- Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community, and serve as a patient advocate and role model for “Patients First.”
- Maintain certifications and continuing education required for licensure and privileging.
- 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 in the specialty area.
- Participate in quality improvement and research initiatives for the relevant patient population, as appropriate.
- Participate in unit, departmental, divisional, or hospital committees and task forces, as appropriate.
- Maintain a professional image in appearance, manner, and presentation.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness
- 401(k) matching
- A range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events
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