Lead APP - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery, Full-time, Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Chicago, IL

6h•$66 - $86•Hybrid

About The Position

Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for either an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant to work in our Neurosurgery department. The APP will be working a combination of outpatient (~75%) and inpatient (~25%). The Lead APP in collaboration with other health professionals, provides high quality, cost effective advanced patient care, and influences health care decision-making through expert clinical reasoning. This role also coordinates the training and onboarding of new Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) withing the program, and facilitates professional development opportunities for thos APPs. The Lead APP is an advocate and voice for the APP staff at leadership forums, and works closely with leadership within the practice to provide input into APP performance, evaluation, and competency. The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Lead in collaboration with other health professionals, provides high quality, cost effective advanced patient care to patients, manages health care systems and influences health care decision-making through expert clinical reasoning, research, and theory-based practice. This role supports department growth and development of APP models of care, coordinates the training and onboarding of new Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) within a department, and facilitates professional development opportunities for those APPs. The Lead APP is an advocate and voice for the APP staff at leadership forums and works collaboratively with leadership within the department to provide input into APP performance, evaluations, and competency.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited school/college of nursing OR master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program
Acute care certification required for APRNs
Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by a national certifying body as approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board. Once licensed may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number OR Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program/Current license as a Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois. Once licensed may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number
Privileged and credentialed through the Medical Staff Office (MSO)
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation – BLS, issued by the American Heart Association
Minimum of 5 years of APP experience preferably in a surgical, neurosciences, critical care, or other complex specialty environment.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory/leadership experience

Responsibilities

Provides direct care to patients demonstrating clinical expertise and advanced knowledge. This role performs duties listed in the APP job description
Develops and coordinates APP training and professional development activities; coaches, trains, and mentors APPs in the department, in partnership with collaborating physicians and leadership.
Collaborates with department leadership and collaborating physicians to provide input on APP performance, competency, and annual evaluations. Serves as liaison for APPs with clinical department leadership and NM APP leadership, attending APP leadership committees and/or councils as appropriate.
In collaboration with department leadership, plays a pivotal role in positively impacting quality performance metrics and enhancing patient access. The APP lead involvement spans department-specific and system-wide quality initiatives and includes participating in clinical trials and research projects as appropriate within the NM system.
Demonstrates clinical expertise and expanded knowledge through patient care activities which may include diagnosis and management of a wide range of health problems.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, physicians, management, staff, and other customers.
Demonstrated customer service skills, including the ability to use appropriate judgment, independent thinking and creativity when resolving customer issues.
Ability to effectively handle challenging situations.
Ability to balance multiple priorities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Ability to coordinate others to work toward common goals.
Ability to use personal computers and select software applications.
Ability to analyze data for decision making purposes.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Outlook, and database entry.
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
Ability to adapt to changes in work environment, delays, or unexpected events.
Demonstrates attention to detail and monitors own work for accuracy.
Exemplifies excellence in patient-centered care, delivering comprehensive, safe and effective treatment rooted in advanced clinical expertise.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, physicians, leadership, staff and other customers.
Strong leadership, team building and decision-making capabilities.
Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
Demonstrates reliability and maintains confidentiality.
Demonstrates stellar professionalism and resilience in managing complex and challenging situations.
Ability to use personal computers and select software applications.
Ability to analyze data for decision making purposes.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Outlook, and database entry.