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

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

8h • $61 - $80

About The Position

Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for its inpatient Endocrinology department. The APP will care for general endocrinology and diabetes patients, providing direct clinical care and contributing to patient education, quality improvement, and research. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, with four 10-hour shifts. Rotating weekend coverage, including holiday weekends but not the holidays themselves, is required approximately every six weeks. Non-compensated rotating pager coverage occurs during shifts approximately every six weeks; there is no night coverage.

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 and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licenses, and certification as an APRN by a national certifying body 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.
• Privileging and credentialing through the Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to work rotating weekends, including holiday weekends, approximately every six weeks.
• Ability to provide rotating pager coverage during shifts; no night coverage.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) certification.
• Diabetes or endocrinology experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ health status, including health histories and physical examinations.
• Provide direct clinical care and take responsibility for the health outcomes of an assigned patient population.
• 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.
• Provide comprehensive education to patients and families, and develop appropriate educational systems for patients, families, and staff.
• Document care, education, and procedures in the medical record.
• Consult with collaborating physicians and other health professionals, and provide consultation to other disciplines within areas of expertise.
• Integrate research-based knowledge and clinical expertise into decision-making.
• Mentor graduate students and serve as a role model and preceptor to students.
• Participate in quality improvement and research initiatives relevant to the specialty and patient population.
• Develop and participate in continuing education programs for staff, and provide formal education to internal and external groups relevant to the specialty.
• 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 values.
• Participate in unit, department, division, or hospital committees and task forces as appropriate.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time