Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Interventional Radiology, Full-time, Days

Northwestern University • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for either a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant to work in our Interventional Radiology department. The APP will assist with pre-procedure patient evaluation and preparation including reviewing pertinent labs and imaging, completing H&Ps, consents, and collaborating with staff to expedite patient care. Complete inpatient rounding, inpatient and outpatient consults in collaboration with interventional radiologists, order pertinent labs, imaging, and follow-up, and document plan in medical record. Provide follow-up care including follow-up phone calls, answering patient and family questions and concerns, and coordinate care with other providers to optimize patient care. Outpatient vein center evaluation and seeing patients. Procedural: Assist with interventional radiology procedures as directed by IR, including, but not limited to: Thoracentesis under ultrasound guidance, Paracentesis under ultrasound guidance PICC placement and exchange with ultrasound and/or fluoroscopic guidance. Prescribing and supervising conscious sedation. Placement, exchange, and removal of tunneled and non-tunneled catheters including implanted ports. Lumbar puncture and myelography under fluoroscopic guidance. Injection, exchange, and removal of drainage catheters including abscess drains, gastrostomy tubes, nephrostomy tubes, and cholecystostomy tubes. This position is mostly inpatient with some outpatient. Schedule: M-F, 4x10s (day off TBD) no nights/weekends/holidays/on-call

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited school/college of nursing OR master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program
• Acute care certification required for APRNs (inpatient experience as an NP will be considered in lieu of acute care certification - must be stated on resume)
• Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
• Current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
• Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by a national certifying body as approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board. OR Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program/Current license as a Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois.
• Privileged and credentialed through the Medical Staff Office (MSO)
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (issued by the American Heart Association) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required as specified by department
• Controlled substance license and DEA registration required as specified by the department

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status by taking health histories and performing physical examinations in clinical area.
• Provides direct clinical care to patients.
• Prescribes/orders medications, therapies; orders/interprets laboratory tests, x-rays and procedures according to clinical privileges.
• Evaluates patients to determine their need for further health care.
• Provides comprehensive teaching to patients and families.
• Documents in the medical record all care and education provided and/or procedures performed for which the Licensed Advanced Practice Provider is responsible.
• Refers to other disciplines as appropriate.
• Consultant to other disciplines in areas of expertise.
• Integrates research based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision making.
• Exemplifies a professional image in appearance, manner and presentation.
• Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community.
• Maintains certifications and continuing education as required for licensure and privileging.
• Serves as a patient advocate and role model for 'Patients First'.
• Participates in unit/departmental/divisional or hospital committees/task forces as appropriate.
• Provides comprehensive teaching strategies for patients and their families.
• Develops and participates in programs to meet continuing education needs of staff.
• Serves as a role model and preceptor to students.
• Provides formal education to both internal and external groups pertinent to area of specialty.
• Participates in quality improvement and/or research initiatives for specific patient population as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees