Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Wound Care, Full-time, Days
About The Position
Northwestern Medicine is hiring an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner for its Wound Care department. This Advanced Practice Provider delivers comprehensive patient care in a hybrid role that includes inpatient and outpatient responsibilities. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with some possible weekend expectations. The hourly compensation range is $61.00 to $79.67. The role includes assessing and managing a broad range of health problems, overseeing health outcomes for an assigned patient population, collaborating with physicians and other health professionals, and providing education to patients, families, and staff. The practitioner also supports mentoring, continuing education, quality improvement, and research related to the specialty.
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 may be considered in lieu of acute care certification.
- For the APRN pathway: current Illinois Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licenses, plus national APRN certification approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board.
- For the APRN pathway, once licensed, ability to apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number.
- For the Physician Assistant pathway: current Illinois Physician Assistant license; once licensed, ability to apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number.
- Privileged and credentialed through the Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office.
- Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
Nice To Haves
- Wound care experience.
- Wound care certification.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients' health status through health histories and physical examinations in the clinical area.
- Provide direct clinical care to patients.
- Prescribe or order medications and therapies, and order or interpret laboratory tests, x-rays, and procedures within clinical privileges.
- Evaluate patients' need for further health care and refer them to other disciplines as appropriate.
- Teach patients and families and document care, education, and procedures in the medical record.
- Consult with collaborating physicians and other professionals, and serve as a consultant to other disciplines in areas of expertise.
- Apply research-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision-making.
- Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community; serve as a patient advocate and role model for “Patients First.”
- Maintain certifications and continuing education required for licensure and privileging.
- Mentor graduate students, serve as a role model and preceptor to students, and develop and participate in staff continuing-education programs.
- Provide formal education to internal and external groups pertinent to the area of specialty.
- Participate in appropriate unit, department, division, or hospital committees and task forces.
- Participate in quality-improvement and research initiatives relevant to the specialty and patient population.
- Maintain a professional 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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