Nurse Practitioner, Pre-Op Full Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Winfield, IL

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About The Position

Northwestern Medicine is hiring an Advanced Practice Provider—a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant—to work in its pre-operative department. The role involves assessing and caring for patients, coordinating with physicians and other health professionals, educating patients and families, and contributing to quality improvement, research, and staff development.

The schedule is Monday through Friday during the day. Orientation is five days per week at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and lasts approximately 90 days. After orientation, the schedule changes to four 10-hour shifts at the Northwestern Medicine location (not specified in the posting), with remote telehealth visits. The position does not require nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call work.

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 license and current Illinois Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license.
• For the Nurse Practitioner pathway: certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by a national certifying body approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board.
• For the Physician Assistant pathway: current Illinois Physician Assistant license.
• Credentialing and privileges through the Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• Once licensed, the ability to apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number is noted for both the Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant pathways.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive health appraisals, including taking health histories and performing physical examinations.
• Provide direct clinical care and be responsible for the health outcomes of an assigned patient population.
• Diagnose and manage a range of health problems within the area of clinical expertise.
• Prescribe or order medications and therapies, and order or interpret laboratory tests, x-rays, and procedures according to clinical privileges.
• Evaluate patients’ need for further health care and refer them to other disciplines as appropriate.
• Provide comprehensive education to patients and families, and develop educational systems for patients, families, and staff.
• Document care, education, and procedures in the medical record.
• Consult and collaborate with physicians and other health professionals; serve as a consultant to other disciplines in areas of expertise.
• Apply research-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision-making.
• Mentor and precept graduate students, and serve as a role model to students and colleagues.
• Develop and participate in continuing-education programs for staff and provide formal education to internal and external groups pertinent to the specialty.
• Participate in quality-improvement and research initiatives, as well as appropriate unit, department, division, or hospital committees and task forces.
• Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community, and model the Patients First approach.
• Maintain certifications and continuing education required for licensure and privileging.
• Maintain a professional image in appearance, manner, and presentation.

Benefits

• Northwestern Medicine describes a wide range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events.
• The company description mentions tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time