Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner- Pre-Op, Full-time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Huntley, IL

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About The Position

Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for its pre-operative department. The Advanced Practice Provider provides clinical care to patients, conducts health assessments, supports patient outcomes, and works with collaborating physicians and other health professionals. The position also involves patient and staff education, mentoring students, and participation in quality improvement or research relevant to the specialty.

The schedule is Monday through Friday on days during orientation, which is five days per week at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. After approximately 90 days, the role transitions to four 10-hour shifts at Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital and includes 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 license, current Illinois Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license, and national APRN certification approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board.
• For the Physician Assistant pathway: current Illinois Physician Assistant license.
• Credentialing and privileging through the Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Once licensed, may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Internal Medicine, gastroenterology, nephrology, cardiology, or the emergency department, with some ambulatory or office experience.
• At least two years of Advanced Practice Provider experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient health appraisals, including histories and physical examinations.
• Provide direct clinical care to patients and evaluate their need for further health care.
• Prescribe or order medications and therapies, and order or interpret laboratory tests, x-rays, and procedures within clinical privileges.
• Teach patients and families and document care, education, and procedures in the medical record.
• Refer patients to other disciplines as appropriate and consult with other disciplines within areas of expertise.
• Integrate research-based knowledge and clinical expertise into decision-making.
• Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community, and model 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 and serve as a role model and preceptor to students.
• Participate in quality improvement and research initiatives for the relevant patient population.
• Confer with collaborating physicians and other health professionals in the area of clinical expertise.
• Develop educational systems for patients, families, and staff.

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