Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care, Full-time, Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Sycamore, IL

13h • $58 - $76

About The Position

Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Nurse Practitioner for its Primary Care team in a 100% ambulatory practice serving patients across the lifespan. This team-based advanced practice provider role primarily supports same-day and acute access, with an expected volume of approximately 14 patients per day. The practice includes eight physicians and four APPs in a combination of paneled, team-based, and inbox support roles. The APP works closely with a collaborating physician for clinical consultation, mentorship, complex patient management, and ongoing professional development. Clinical activities include comprehensive primary care examinations, minor procedures, injections, wound care, EKGs, specimen collection, and point-of-care testing.

The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no weekends and no call. It is a full-time, 1.0 FTE role at 40 hours per week.

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 certification as an APRN by a national certifying body approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board.
• For the physician assistant pathway: current Illinois Physician Assistant license.
• Privileged and credentialed through the Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office.
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation—BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Once licensed, may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate clinical expertise and expanded knowledge through patient care, including diagnosis and management of 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 research pertinent to the area of expertise.
• Conduct comprehensive appraisals of patients’ health status by taking health histories and performing physical examinations.
• Provide direct clinical care to patients.
• Prescribe and order medications and therapies; order and interpret laboratory tests, x-rays, and procedures according to clinical privileges.
• Evaluate patients to determine their need for further health care and refer them to other disciplines as appropriate.
• Provide comprehensive teaching to patients and families.
• Document care, education, and procedures for which the Licensed Advanced Practice Provider is responsible in the medical record.
• 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.
• Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community, and serve as a patient advocate and role model for “Patients First.”
• Maintain certifications and continuing education as required for licensure and privileging.
• Participate in unit, departmental, divisional, or hospital committees and task forces as appropriate.
• Develop and participate in programs to meet staff continuing education needs and provide formal education to internal and external groups pertinent to the area of specialty.
• Serve as a role model and preceptor to students.
• Participate in quality improvement and research initiatives for the specific patient population as appropriate.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits
• Benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time