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

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner for its inpatient Endocrinology department. The APP will care for general endocrinology and diabetes patients and be responsible for the health outcomes of an assigned patient population. The role includes evaluating and managing health problems, coordinating care with collaborating physicians and other health professionals, educating patients and families, and contributing to quality improvement or research initiatives.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, four 10-hour shifts. The position includes rotating weekend coverage, including holiday weekends but not the holidays themselves, approximately every six weeks. It also includes non-compensated rotating pager coverage during shifts, with no night coverage, approximately every six weeks.

The APP maintains required licensure, certifications, and continuing education; supports and mentors students and staff; participates in committees and education programs as appropriate; and serves as a patient advocate and professional role model. Northwestern Medicine may use AI tools during portions of candidate review, but employment decisions are made by a person. Newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers undergo a background check.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited school or college of nursing, or from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• For APRNs, acute care certification is required; inpatient experience as an NP may be considered instead of acute care certification.
• 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.
• Privileging and credentialing through the Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Once licensed, may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) certification.
• Diabetes or endocrinology 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 within clinical privileges.
• Evaluate patients and determine their need for further health care; refer to other disciplines as appropriate.
• Teach patients and families, document care and education in the medical record, and provide education to internal and external groups as appropriate.
• Consult with other disciplines in areas of expertise and confer with collaborating physicians and other health professionals.
• 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.
• Mentor graduate students, serve as a role model and preceptor to students, and develop or participate in continuing education programs for staff.
• Participate in unit, department, division, or hospital committees and task forces as appropriate.
• Participate in quality improvement and research initiatives relevant to the specialty and patient population.
• Provide rotating pager coverage during shifts and rotating weekend coverage, including holiday weekends but not the holidays themselves.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time