Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Pre Op Clinic, Full-time, Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Winfield, IL

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for either a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant to work in pre-op. The APP will assess patients, complete a history and physical and order any necessary follow up to ensure the patient is ready for anesthesia. APPs are responsible for following patient care through until surgery is completed. The schedule is Monday-Friday, days. Orientation is 5 days/week at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Once orientation ends, the role moves to 4x10s at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital and remote telehealth visits. There are no nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call duties.

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 (inpatient experience as an NP will be considered in lieu of acute care certification)
First Assist Certification for all 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 Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office (MSO)
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation – BLS, issued by the American Heart Association

Responsibilities

Demonstrates clinical expertise and expanded knowledge through patient care activities which may include diagnosis and management of a wide range of health problems.
Responsible for health outcome of an assigned patient population.
Confers with collaborating physician and other health professionals in area of clinical expertise.
Develops appropriate educational systems for patients, families and staff in areas of expertise.
Mentors graduate students in aspects of advanced practice and patient care.
Actively participates in quality improvement and/or research pertinent to area of expertise.
Provides direct clinical care to patients both in person and telehealth.
Prescribes/orders medications, therapies; orders/interprets laboratory tests, imaging and procedures according to clinical privileges.
Provides comprehensive teaching to patients and families.
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.