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

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Huntley, IL

3d • $61 - $80

About The Position

Northwestern Medicine is hiring an Advanced Practice Provider—a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant—for its pre-operative department. The provider delivers patient care, evaluates health status, determines the need for further care, and supports patient and family education. The role also includes consultation and collaboration with physicians and other health professionals, mentoring and precepting students, staff education, and participation in quality improvement and research activities relevant to the specialty.

The schedule is Monday through Friday on days during orientation, which takes place five days per week at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. After approximately 90 days, the position transitions to four 10-hour shifts at Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital, with remote telehealth visits. Nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call work are not required.

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.
• Must be privileged and credentialed through the Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office.
• 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, 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 through health 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 according to clinical privileges.
• Evaluate patients and determine their need for further health care.
• Provide comprehensive teaching to patients and families.
• Document care, education, and procedures in the medical record.
• Refer patients to other disciplines when appropriate and consult with other disciplines within areas of expertise.
• Integrate research-based knowledge and clinical expertise into decision-making.
• Collaborate with physicians and other health professionals in the area of clinical expertise.
• Develop educational systems and strategies for patients, families, and staff.
• Mentor graduate students and serve as a role model and preceptor to students.
• Develop and participate in programs addressing staff continuing-education needs and provide formal education to internal and external groups in the specialty.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, research, and appropriate unit, department, division, or hospital committees and task forces.
• Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community, and model the organization’s “Patients First” approach.
• Maintain certifications and continuing education required for licensure and privileging.
• Present a professional image in appearance, manner, and presentation.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• A range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time