Physician Assistant or Acute Care-Pre-Op, Full-time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Geneva, IL

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About The Position

Northwestern Medicine is hiring an Advanced Practice Provider—either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant—for its pre-operative department. The role provides direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis and management of health problems, and supports the health outcomes of an assigned patient population. The provider collaborates with physicians and other health professionals, educates patients and families, and contributes to staff education, mentoring, quality improvement and research.

The schedule is Monday through Friday during the day. Orientation is five days per week at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. After approximately 90 days, the role transitions to four 10-hour shifts at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, with remote telehealth visits. There are no nights, weekends, holidays or on-call duties.

The position requires a relevant master’s degree and applicable Illinois licensure and certification for either the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant pathway. The provider must also be privileged and credentialed through the Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office and hold American Heart Association BLS certification. Preferred experience includes work in internal medicine, gastroenterology, nephrology, cardiology or emergency medicine, with some ambulatory or office experience; at least two years of APP experience is preferred.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited school or college of nursing for the Nurse Practitioner pathway, or a master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program for the Physician Assistant pathway.
• 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.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in internal medicine, gastroenterology, nephrology, cardiology or emergency medicine, with some ambulatory or office experience.
• At least two years of Advanced Practice Provider experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient health assessments, including histories and physical examinations.
• 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' need for further health care and refer them to other disciplines when appropriate.
• Teach patients and families about their care and document care, education and procedures in the medical record.
• Consult with other disciplines within the provider’s area 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 the Patients First approach.
• Maintain certifications and continuing education required for licensure and privileging.
• Participate in appropriate unit, department, division or hospital committees and task forces.
• Develop and participate in continuing education programs for staff, and provide formal education to internal and external groups relevant to the specialty.
• Mentor graduate students and serve as a role model and preceptor to students.
• Participate in quality-improvement and research initiatives relevant to the patient population.
• Confer with collaborating physicians and other health professionals.
• Develop educational systems for patients, families and staff in areas of expertise.
• Maintain a professional image in appearance, manner and presentation.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness and 401(k) matching.
• 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
• Career Level: Mid Level