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 Endocrinology department. The APP will see general endocrinology and diabetes patients and provide comprehensive clinical care, education, and coordination for an assigned patient population. The role works Monday through Friday in 8-hour shifts, with no weekends, holidays, or call requirements.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited school or college of nursing, or 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.
Basic Life Support certification issued by the American Heart Association.
Once licensed, may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive health appraisals, including taking health histories and performing physical examinations.
Provide direct clinical care to patients and assess the need for further health care.
Prescribe or order medications and therapies, and order or interpret laboratory tests, x-rays, and procedures according to 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 serve as a role model for 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 to meet staff continuing education needs, and provide formal education to internal and external groups relevant to the specialty.
Mentor and precept students in advanced practice and patient care.
Participate in quality improvement and/or research initiatives relevant to the patient population.