Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant -Medical Oncology-Ambulatory

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Orland Park, IL

About The Position

Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide care in an ambulatory Medical Oncology clinic. This 1.0 FTE position has no holiday rotation and no call. The provider conducts patient assessments, delivers direct clinical care, manages health problems within their clinical expertise and privileges, and supports the health outcomes of an assigned patient population. The role also includes patient and family education, collaboration with physicians and other health professionals, consultation and mentoring, and participation in quality improvement, research, and continuing education activities.

Requirements

For the Nurse Practitioner pathway: a master's degree from an accredited school or college of nursing.
For the Nurse Practitioner pathway: current Illinois Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licenses, and national APRN certification approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board.
For APRNs: acute care certification is required; inpatient experience as an NP will be considered in lieu of acute care certification.
For the Physician Assistant pathway: a master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program and a current Illinois Physician Assistant license.
Credentialing and privileging through the Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office.
Basic Life Support certification issued by the American Heart Association.
Once licensed, eligibility to apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive patient appraisals, including health histories and physical examinations.
Provide direct clinical care and evaluate patients' need for further health care.
Prescribe or order medications and therapies, and order or interpret laboratory tests, X-rays, and procedures in accordance with clinical privileges.
Document care, education, and procedures in the medical record.
Provide comprehensive education and teaching to patients and families.
Refer patients to other disciplines as appropriate and consult with other disciplines within areas of expertise.
Collaborate with physicians and other health professionals in the area of clinical expertise.
Integrate research-based knowledge and clinical expertise into decision-making.
Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community, and serve as a role model for the Patients First approach.
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 addressing staff continuing-education needs, and provide formal education to internal and external groups in the area of specialty.
Participate in relevant unit, department, division, or hospital committees and task forces.
Participate in quality-improvement and research initiatives relevant to the patient population.