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

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Winfield, IL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to work with its Otolaryngology Endocrine Surgery team. The role follows a hybrid practice model and primarily provides ambulatory care for returning endocrine surgery patients, including postoperative follow-up visits and longitudinal patient management. It also includes some operating room rotations and limited inpatient rounding responsibilities. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no weekends or holidays. Daytime call coverage is approximately one day per week.

The advanced practice provider delivers and coordinates patient care, evaluates health status, develops treatment plans, and educates patients and families. The role also contributes to staff education, mentoring, quality improvement, research, and professional practice activities.

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; inpatient experience as an NP may be considered in lieu of acute care certification.
• For APRNs: First Assist Certification.
• For APRNs: 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 Physician Assistants: current Illinois Physician Assistant license.
• Ability to apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number once licensed.
• Privileged and credentialed through the Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in ENT, Endocrine, or a surgical specialty.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients through health histories and physical examinations in the clinical area.
• Provide direct clinical care and manage a wide range of health problems within the area of expertise.
• 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 when appropriate.
• Provide comprehensive education to patients and families and document care, education, and applicable procedures in the medical record.
• Consult with collaborating 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.
• 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.
• Participate in appropriate unit, departmental, divisional, or hospital committees and task forces.
• Develop and participate in programs that meet staff continuing education needs, provide formal education to internal and external groups, and mentor or precept students.
• Participate in quality improvement and research initiatives relevant to the patient population and area of expertise.
• Provide postoperative follow-up and longitudinal management for returning endocrine surgery patients, with some operating room rotations and limited inpatient rounding.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• 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