Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (with RNFA) - Surgical Oncology, Full-time, Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Warrenville, IL

10d•$61 - $80•Onsite

About The Position

Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join its Surgical Oncology team. The position includes a mix of ambulatory and inpatient care, with potential operating room coverage. The schedule is Monday through Friday on the day shift, with Saturday morning call and rounding required. Work locations include Warrenville Cancer Center, Delnor Cancer Center, Central DuPage Hospital, and Delnor Hospital. The advanced practice provider provides direct clinical care and is responsible for the health outcomes of an assigned patient population. The role includes evaluating and managing patients, collaborating with physicians and other health professionals, educating patients, families, and staff, mentoring students, and participating in quality improvement and research initiatives. The position is full-time at 40 hours per week (1.0 FTE). Compensation is $61.00 to $79.67 per hour.

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 in lieu of acute care certification.
First Assist Certification is required for all APRNs.
For the APRN pathway: current Illinois Registered Nurse license, current Illinois Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license, 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.
Once licensed, may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number.
Must be privileged and credentialed through the Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office.
BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
Ability to work Monday through Friday on the day shift and provide Saturday morning call and rounding.

Nice To Haves

3–5 years of advanced practice provider experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive appraisals of patients’ health status, including taking health histories and performing physical examinations.
Provide direct clinical care to patients and manage a wide range of health problems within the clinical area.
Prescribe or order medications and therapies, and order or interpret laboratory tests, x-rays, and procedures according to clinical privileges.
Evaluate patients to determine the need for further health care and refer them to other disciplines as appropriate.
Document care, education, and procedures for which the advanced practice provider is responsible in the medical record.
Provide comprehensive education to patients and families.
Consult with and confer with collaborating physicians and other health professionals in areas of clinical expertise.
Integrate research-based knowledge and clinical expertise into decision-making.
Develop educational systems for patients, families, and staff, and develop and participate in programs addressing 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 relevant to the specialty.
Participate in quality improvement and research initiatives relevant to the patient population.
Participate in unit, departmental, divisional, or hospital committees and task forces as appropriate.
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 required for licensure and privileging.
Exemplify a professional image in appearance, manner, and presentation.