Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Pre Op Clinic, Full-time, Days
About The Position
Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide pre-operative care. The APP assesses patients, completes histories and physicals, and orders necessary follow-up to help ensure patients are ready for anesthesia. The APP follows patient care through completion of surgery and provides direct clinical care both in person and through telehealth. The schedule is Monday through Friday, on days. Orientation takes place five days per week at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. After orientation, the role moves to four 10-hour shifts at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital and includes remote telehealth visits. There are no nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call requirements.
Requirements
- Master’s degree from an accredited school or college of nursing, or a master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- For APRNs, acute care certification is required; inpatient experience as an NP may be considered instead of acute care certification.
- First Assist Certification for APRNs.
- For the APRN pathway: current Illinois Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licenses, plus national APRN certification approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board. Once licensed, may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number.
- For the Physician Assistant pathway: current Illinois Physician Assistant license. Once licensed, may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number.
- Privileged and credentialed through the Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients and complete histories and physical examinations to determine readiness for anesthesia.
- Order necessary follow-up and follow patient care through completion of surgery.
- Demonstrate clinical expertise and expanded knowledge in diagnosing and managing a wide range of health problems.
- Be responsible for the health outcomes of an assigned patient population.
- Consult with the collaborating physician and other health professionals in the area of clinical expertise.
- Develop educational systems for patients, families, and staff in areas of expertise.
- Mentor graduate students in advanced practice and patient care.
- Participate in quality improvement and/or research relevant to the area of expertise.
- Provide direct clinical care to patients in person and through telehealth.
- Prescribe or order medications and therapies, and order or interpret laboratory tests, imaging, and procedures according to clinical privileges.
- Teach patients and families, and refer patients to other disciplines as appropriate.
- Serve as a consultant to other disciplines in areas of expertise.
- Integrate research-based knowledge and clinical expertise into decision-making.
- Maintain a professional image in appearance, manner, and presentation.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness
- 401(k) matching
- Lifecycle benefits
- A wide range of benefits intended to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events
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