Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Endocrinology Full Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for its Endocrinology department. The APP will care for general endocrinology and diabetes patients and provide clinical assessment, treatment, education, coordination, and advocacy. The role works Monday through Friday in 8-hour shifts, with no weekends, holidays, or call requirements.

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, current Illinois Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license, and national APRN certification approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board.
• For the physician assistant pathway: current Illinois Physician Assistant license.
• Credentialing and privileging through the Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Once licensed, the ability to apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient appraisals by taking health histories and performing physical examinations.
• Provide direct clinical care 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' need for further health care and refer them to other disciplines as appropriate.
• Teach patients and families about their care and document care, education, and procedures in the medical record.
• Consult and collaborate with physicians and other health professionals, and serve as a consultant to other disciplines in areas of expertise.
• Integrate research-based knowledge and clinical expertise into decision-making.
• Mentor and precept graduate students and serve as a role model for students and colleagues.
• Develop and participate in continuing education for staff and provide formal education to internal and external groups relevant to the specialty.
• Participate in quality improvement, research, and relevant 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.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits
• Benefits intended to support employees' physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection against unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time