Physician Assistant, Emergency, Full Time

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Huntley, IL

4d • $63 - $82

About The Position

Northwestern Medicine is hiring an Advanced Practice Provider—a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant—to work in its Emergency department. The role provides direct patient care, evaluates and manages a range of health problems, and contributes to patient education, staff development, quality improvement, and research. The position is 0.9 FTE, or 36 hours per week, with a rotating shift. Compensation is $63.00 to $82.28 per hour.

The Advanced Practice Provider conducts patient assessments, develops care plans within clinical privileges, documents care, and coordinates referrals and consultation. The role also supports patients and families through education, mentors students, participates in continuing education and department activities, and serves as a patient advocate and professional role model.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• For the Physician Assistant pathway: current Illinois Physician Assistant license; after licensure, may apply for a controlled-substance license and DEA number.
• For the Nurse Practitioner pathway: current Illinois Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licenses, national APRN certification approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board, and—once licensed—may apply for a controlled-substance license and DEA number.
• Acute care certification is required for APRNs.
• Credentialing and privileges through the Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office.
• BLS cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ health status by obtaining health histories and performing physical examinations.
• Provide direct clinical care and evaluate patients’ need for further health care.
• Prescribe or order medications and therapies, and order or interpret laboratory tests, x-rays, and procedures according to clinical privileges.
• Document care, education, and procedures in the medical record.
• Refer patients to other disciplines and consult with other disciplines within areas of expertise.
• Integrate research-based knowledge and clinical expertise into decision-making.
• Provide comprehensive education to patients and families.
• Develop educational systems and participate in programs that address staff continuing-education needs.
• Mentor graduate students and serve as a role model and preceptor to students.
• Provide formal education to internal and external groups pertinent to the area of specialty.
• Participate in quality-improvement and research initiatives relevant to the patient population.
• Participate in unit, department, division, or hospital committees and task forces as appropriate.
• Maintain certifications and continuing education required for licensure and privileging.
• Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community, and exemplify the organization’s “Patients First” approach.
• Confer with the collaborating physician and other health professionals in the area of clinical expertise.

Benefits

• Northwestern Medicine describes a broad benefits offering intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Loan forgiveness.
• 401(k) matching.
• Lifecycle benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time