Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (with RNFA) - Orthopedic Surgery, Full-time, Days
About The Position
Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to work in its Orthopaedic department. The role provides care across a hybrid ambulatory, inpatient, and surgical practice, including outpatient clinic support, inpatient patient management, and first-assist responsibilities in the operating room. The position is full-time, scheduled Monday through Friday, with weekday daytime call coverage in collaboration with attending physicians. Overnight and weekend call are not currently required. The advanced practice provider provides direct clinical care, assesses and manages patients’ health needs, coordinates care with physicians and other professionals, and educates patients, families, and staff. The role also includes mentoring students, serving as a preceptor and role model, participating in continuing education, and contributing to quality improvement and research initiatives relevant to the patient population.
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 for all APRNs.
- For the APRN pathway: current Illinois Registered Nurse license, current Illinois Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license, and 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 (MSO).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
Nice To Haves
- One year of inpatient and surgical APP experience.
- Orthopedics experience.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient appraisals, including health histories and physical examinations in the clinical area.
- Provide direct clinical care to patients.
- Prescribe or order medications and therapies, and order or 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.
- Document care, education, and procedures in the medical record.
- Provide comprehensive teaching to patients and families.
- Consult with collaborating physicians and other health professionals and serve as a consultant to other disciplines within the area of expertise.
- Integrate research-based knowledge and clinical expertise into decision-making.
- Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community, and serve as a patient advocate and role model for “Patients First.”
- Maintain required certifications and continuing education for licensure and privileging.
- Mentor graduate students and serve as a role model and preceptor to students.
- Develop and participate in programs to meet staff continuing education needs, and provide formal education to internal and external groups relevant to the specialty.
- Participate in appropriate unit, department, division, or hospital committees and task forces.
- Participate in quality improvement and/or research initiatives relevant to the patient population.
- Participate in weekday daytime call coverage in collaboration with attending physicians.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness
- 401(k) matching
- A range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events
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