Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient Endocrinology Full Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for its Outpatient Endocrinology department. The APP will provide care to general endocrinology and diabetes patients. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with eight-hour shifts, no weekends, no holidays, and no call. The role includes direct clinical care, patient assessment and management, education, consultation, and participation in quality improvement or research. The APP is also expected to support staff education and mentor or precept students.

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 certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse 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 certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive patient health appraisals, including health histories and physical examinations.
Provide direct clinical care to patients and take responsibility for the health outcomes of an assigned patient population.
Diagnose and manage a range of health problems within the clinical area.
Prescribe or order medications and therapies, and order or interpret laboratory tests, X-rays, and procedures in accordance with clinical privileges.
Evaluate patients’ need for further health care and make referrals to other disciplines as appropriate.
Provide comprehensive education to patients and families and document care, education, and procedures in the medical record.
Consult and collaborate with physicians and other health professionals; serve as a consultant to other disciplines within the area 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 programs addressing staff continuing education needs, and provide formal education to internal and external groups relevant to the specialty.
Mentor and precept graduate students, and serve as a role model for students.
Participate in quality improvement and research initiatives relevant to the patient population.