Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (with RNFA) - Otolaryngology Endocrine Surgery, Full-time, Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Winfield, IL

10d•$61 - $80•Hybrid

About The Position

Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join its Otolaryngology Endocrine Surgery team. The position follows a hybrid practice model and primarily provides ambulatory care for returning endocrine surgery patients, including postoperative follow-up visits and ongoing patient management. It also includes some operating room rotations and limited inpatient rounding. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no weekends or holidays. The role participates in daytime call coverage approximately one day per week and serves patients at the Lake Forest and Grayslake locations. The position is 40 hours per week (1.0 FTE).

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited nursing school or college, 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 and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licenses, plus national APRN certification approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board. Once licensed, the candidate may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number.
For the Physician Assistant pathway: current Illinois Physician Assistant license. Once licensed, the candidate may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number.
Must be privileged and credentialed through the Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office.
BLS (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in ENT, Endocrine, or a Surgical Specialty.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive patient health appraisals, including health histories and physical examinations.
Provide direct clinical care and manage a wide 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' needs for further health care and refer them to other disciplines as appropriate.
Document care, patient education, and procedures in the medical record.
Provide comprehensive teaching and education to patients and families.
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 graduate students, serve as a role model and preceptor to students, and support staff continuing education.
Participate in quality improvement, research initiatives, and relevant unit, department, division, or hospital committees and task forces.
Maintain certifications and continuing education required for licensure and privileging.
Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community, and model the Patients First commitment.