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

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Winfield, IL

6h • $61 - $80 • Hybrid

About The Position

Northwestern Medicine is hiring an Advanced Practice Provider—a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant—for its pre-operative department. The role includes assessing and caring for patients, coordinating with physicians and other health professionals, educating patients and families, and contributing to 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, the schedule transitions to four 10-hour shifts at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, with remote telehealth visits. There are no nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call duties.

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, plus 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

• Conduct comprehensive patient health appraisals, including health histories and physical examinations.
• Provide direct clinical care and manage a range of health problems.
• Prescribe or order medications and therapies, and order or interpret laboratory tests, x-rays, and procedures within clinical privileges.
• Evaluate patients to determine whether they need further health care and refer them to other disciplines as appropriate.
• Document care, patient education, and procedures in the medical record.
• Provide comprehensive teaching to patients and families and develop appropriate educational systems for patients, families, and staff.
• Consult and collaborate with physicians and other health professionals in areas of clinical expertise.
• Integrate research-based knowledge and clinical expertise into decision-making.
• Mentor and serve as a role model and preceptor to graduate students and other students.
• Develop and participate in continuing education programs for staff and provide formal education to internal and external groups pertinent to the specialty.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, research, and relevant committees or task forces.
• Maintain certifications and continuing education required for licensure and privileging.
• Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community, and model the Patients First approach.
• Maintain a professional image in appearance, manner, and presentation.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• A range of 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