Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Wound Care, Full-time, Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • DeKalb, IL

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About The Position

Northwestern Medicine is hiring an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner for its Wound Care department. The Advanced Practice Provider delivers comprehensive care across a hybrid scope of inpatient and outpatient responsibilities and is accountable for the health outcomes of an assigned patient population. The role includes assessment, diagnosis and management of health problems; coordination with collaborating physicians and other health professionals; patient and family education; mentorship of students; and participation in quality improvement and research activities.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with some possible weekend expectations. The position requires maintaining applicable certifications and continuing education, and requires credentialing through the Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office. Northwestern Medicine states that AI tools may be used in some parts of candidate review, but employment decisions are made by a person. Newly hired team members and some internal transfers are subject to a background check.

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 a nurse practitioner may be considered in lieu of acute care certification.
• Current Illinois Registered Nurse license and Illinois Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license for the APRN pathway, and national APRN certification approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board.
• Alternatively, a master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program and a current Illinois Physician Assistant license.
• Credentialing and privileges through the Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Once licensed, may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number.

Nice To Haves

• Wound care experience.
• Wound care certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive health appraisals, including taking health histories and performing 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 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.
• Provide comprehensive teaching to patients and families and develop educational systems for patients, families and staff.
• 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 decision-making.
• Mentor graduate students and serve as a role model and preceptor to students.
• Develop and participate in programs to meet staff continuing education needs, and provide formal education to internal and external groups relevant to the specialty.
• Participate in quality improvement and/or research initiatives relevant to the specialty and patient population.
• Participate in unit, department, division or hospital committees and task forces as appropriate.
• Advocate for patients, families, coworkers and the community, and model the Patients First approach.
• Maintain certifications and continuing education required for licensure and privileging.
• Exemplify a professional image in appearance, manner and presentation.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits
• A wide range of benefits supporting physical, emotional and financial well-being and protection from unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time