Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient Endocrinology Full Time Days
About The Position
Northwestern Medicine is hiring either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to work in its Inpatient Endocrinology department. The APP will care for general endocrinology and diabetes patients, providing direct clinical care and supporting patient health outcomes through assessment, treatment, education, and coordination with other health professionals. The role also includes mentoring and teaching, professional development, and participation in quality improvement or research activities. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with 8-hour day shifts, no weekends, no holidays, and no call. This is a 1.0 FTE position at 40 hours per week. The stated hourly compensation range is $61.00 to $79.67. Northwestern Medicine describes its workplace as patient-first and offers a range of employee benefits, with details available through its benefits information page. The organization may use AI tools in portions of candidate review, but employment decisions are made by a person.
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 certification as an APRN by a national certifying body approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board.
- For the Physician Assistant pathway: current Illinois Physician Assistant license.
- Once licensed, may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number.
- Privileged and credentialed through the Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate clinical expertise and expanded knowledge through patient care, including diagnosis and management of a wide range of health problems.
- Be responsible for the health outcomes of an assigned patient population.
- Consult with the collaborating physician and other health professionals in the area of clinical expertise.
- Develop educational systems and strategies for patients, families, and staff.
- Mentor graduate students in advanced practice and patient care.
- Participate in quality improvement and research activities pertinent to the area of expertise.
- Conduct comprehensive patient appraisals by taking health histories and performing physical examinations.
- Provide direct clinical care to patients.
- Prescribe and order medications and therapies, and order and interpret laboratory tests, x-rays, and procedures according to clinical privileges.
- Evaluate patients to determine their need for further health care.
- Document care, education, and procedures for which the Licensed Advanced Practice Provider is responsible in the medical record.
- Refer patients to other disciplines as appropriate and serve as a consultant to other disciplines in areas of expertise.
- Integrate research-based knowledge and clinical expertise into decision-making.
- Maintain a professional image in appearance, manner, and presentation.
- 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 as required for licensure and privileging.
- Participate in unit, department, division, or hospital committees and task forces as appropriate.
- Develop and participate in programs to meet staff continuing education needs.
- Serve as a role model and preceptor to students.
- Provide formal education to internal and external groups pertinent to the area of specialty.
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
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Job Type
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