Physician Assistant or Acute Care-Pre-Op, Full-time Days
About The Position
Northwestern Medicine is hiring an Advanced Practice Provider—either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant—to provide care in its pre-operative department. The role includes assessing patients, providing direct clinical care, coordinating and documenting care, educating patients and families, and participating in quality improvement, research, and staff development. The schedule is Monday through Friday during the day. Orientation takes place five days per week at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. After approximately 90 days of orientation, the position transitions to four 10-hour shifts at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital and remote telehealth visits. There are no nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call shifts. The position is 40 hours per week (1.0 FTE), with an hourly compensation range of $61.00 to $79.67.
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.
- For the Physician Assistant pathway: current Illinois Physician Assistant license.
- Eligible to apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number once licensed.
- Privileged and credentialed through the Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Internal Medicine, GI, Nephrology, Cardiology, or the Emergency Department, with some ambulatory or office experience.
- At least two years of Advanced Practice Provider experience.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients' health status by obtaining health histories and performing physical examinations in the clinical area.
- Provide direct clinical care and be responsible 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 teaching to patients and families.
- Document care, education, and procedures in the medical record.
- Consult with collaborating physicians and other health professionals in areas of clinical expertise.
- 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, department, division, or hospital committees and task forces.
- Develop and participate in programs addressing staff continuing-education needs and provide formal education to internal and external groups in the specialty area.
- Mentor graduate students and serve as a role model and preceptor to students.
- Participate in quality improvement and research initiatives relevant to the area of expertise or patient population.
- Exemplify a professional image in appearance, manner, and presentation.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness
- 401(k) matching
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
