Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Medicine, Full-time, Nights
About The Position
Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide advanced clinical care in its Emergency Medicine department. The role includes assessing and managing a wide range of health problems, providing direct patient care, and coordinating with collaborating physicians and other health professionals. The clinician is responsible for the health outcomes of an assigned patient population and supports patient and family education, staff development, quality improvement, and research relevant to the specialty. The schedule is 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., with required weekend and holiday coverage. The position is 36 hours per week (0.9 FTE). Compensation is $63.00 to $82.28 per hour.
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.
- Once licensed, may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number.
- Privileged and credentialed through the Medical Staff Office.
- Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of advanced practice provider (APP) experience.
- Emergency Medicine experience.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive appraisals of patients’ health status, including taking health histories and performing physical examinations.
- Provide direct clinical care to patients.
- Prescribe and order medications and therapies, and order and interpret laboratory tests, x-rays, and procedures according to clinical privileges.
- Evaluate patients to determine their need for further health care and refer them to other disciplines as appropriate.
- Document care, education, and procedures in the medical record.
- Provide comprehensive teaching to patients and families.
- Consult with and provide expertise to other disciplines.
- Integrate research-based knowledge and clinical expertise into decision-making.
- Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community, and serve as a role model for the “Patients First” approach.
- Maintain certifications and continuing education required for licensure and privileging.
- Mentor graduate students and serve as a role model and preceptor to students.
- Develop and participate in programs to meet staff continuing education needs, and provide formal education to internal and external groups in the specialty area.
- Participate in appropriate unit, departmental, divisional, or hospital committees and task forces.
- Participate in quality improvement and research initiatives relevant to the patient population.
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
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