Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant-General Cardiology, Part-time, Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Grayslake, IL

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for either a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant to work in our General Cardiology Department. This position will be 100% in our outpatient clinic. The role involves demonstrating clinical expertise and expanded knowledge through patient care activities, which may include diagnosis and management of a wide range of health problems. The successful candidate will be responsible for the health outcome of an assigned patient population, confer with collaborating physicians and other health professionals in their area of clinical expertise, and develop appropriate educational systems for patients, families, and staff. They will also mentor graduate students in aspects of advanced practice and patient care and actively participate in quality improvement and/or research pertinent to their area of expertise.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited school/college of nursing OR master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program
• Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois (for NP).
• Current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois (for NP).
• Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by a national certifying body as approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board (for NP).
• Once licensed may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number (for NP).
• Current license as a Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois (for PA).
• Once licensed may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number (for PA).
• Privileged and credentialed through the Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office (MSO).
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation – BLS, issued by the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of Cardiology experience

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status by taking health histories and performing physical examinations in clinical area.
• Provides direct clinical care to patients.
• Prescribes/orders medications, therapies; orders/interprets laboratory tests, x-rays and procedures according to clinical privileges.
• Evaluates patients to determine their need for further health care.
• Provides comprehensive teaching to patients and families.
• Documents in the medical record all care and education provided and/or procedures performed for which the Licensed Advanced Practice Provider is responsible.
• Refers to other disciplines as appropriate.
• Consultant to other disciplines in areas of expertise.
• Integrates research based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision making.
• Exemplifies a professional image in appearance, manner and presentation.
• Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community.
• Maintains certifications and continuing education as required for licensure and privileging.
• Serves as a patient advocate and role model for "Patients First".
• Participates in unit/departmental/divisional or hospital committees/task forces as appropriate.
• Provides comprehensive teaching strategies for patients and their families.
• Develops and participates in programs to meet continuing education needs of staff.
• Serves as a role model and preceptor to students.
• Provides formal education to both internal and external groups pertinent to area of specialty.
• Participates in quality improvement and/or research initiatives for specific patient population as appropriate.

Benefits

• competitive benefits
• tuition reimbursement
• loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• lifecycle benefits
• wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events
• Sign-on Bonus (eligibility criteria mentioned)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees