Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Pre Op Clinic, Full-time, Days
About The Position
Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for its Pre Op Clinic. The clinic focuses on optimizing patients to safely undergo anesthesia for surgery. The APP follows up on ordered tests and coordinates patient care through completion of surgery. The role provides in-person and telehealth care. The schedule is Monday through Friday during the day. Orientation is five days per week at Northwestern Memorial Hospital; after approximately 90 days, the schedule moves to four 10-hour shifts at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, with remote telehealth visits. Nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call work are not required.
Requirements
- Master’s degree from an accredited school or college of nursing, or a master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- 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 the Physician Assistant pathway: current Illinois Physician Assistant license.
- Credentialing and privileges through NM MSO Credentialing.
- 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
- Experience in Internal Medicine, GI, Nephrology, cardiology, or Emergency Department work, with some ambulatory or office experience.
- At least two years of APP experience.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive appraisals of patients’ health status, including health histories and physical examinations.
- Provide direct clinical care to patients in person and through telehealth.
- Prescribe and order medications and therapies, and order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging, and procedures in accordance with clinical privileges.
- Follow up on ordered tests to ensure patients are ready for surgery.
- Evaluate patients’ 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.
- Consult with other disciplines and serve as a consultant in areas of expertise.
- Integrate research-based knowledge and clinical expertise into decision-making.
- Collaborate with physicians and other health professionals in the relevant clinical area.
- Contribute to quality improvement and research initiatives relevant to the patient population.
- Participate in appropriate unit, departmental, divisional, or hospital committees and task forces.
- Develop and participate in programs addressing staff continuing-education needs.
- Serve as a role model and preceptor to students.
- Maintain certifications and continuing education required for licensure and privileges.
- Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community, and model the organization’s Patients First approach.
- Present a professional image in appearance, manner, and communication.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness
- 401(k) matching
- Lifecycle benefits
- A range of benefits intended to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
