Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Immediate Care Clinics (Northwest Suburban Locations), Full- time or Part-time, Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Lake in the Hills, IL

5d•$60 - $78•Onsite

About The Position

Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide advanced clinical care in its Immediate Care Clinics in the northwest suburban region. The position may work at one or more of the Crystal Lake, Huntley, and McHenry clinics. The role includes assessing and managing a broad range of health problems, taking responsibility for the health outcomes of an assigned patient population, and collaborating with physicians and other health professionals. The advanced practice provider delivers direct patient care, orders and interprets tests and treatments within clinical privileges, educates patients and families, documents care, and refers patients to other disciplines when appropriate. The role also includes mentoring students, supporting staff education, participating in quality improvement and research, and serving as a patient advocate and professional role model. The schedule is three 12-hour shifts, with rotating weekends and holidays, no nights, and on-call duties. The position is a day job and is listed as 36 hours per week (0.9 FTE). Compensation is $60.00–$78.36 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, plus 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.
Credentialing and privileging through the Medical Staff Office.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification, as required by the department.
Controlled substance license and DEA registration, as required by the department.

Nice To Haves

One year of advanced practice provider experience.

Responsibilities

Assess patients' health status by taking health histories and performing physical examinations in the clinical area.
Provide direct clinical care and manage a wide range of health problems.
Prescribe or order medications and therapies, and order or interpret laboratory tests, x-rays, and procedures according to clinical privileges.
Evaluate patients to determine whether they need further health care and refer them to other disciplines as appropriate.
Document care, education, and procedures in the medical record.
Teach patients and families about their care and health needs.
Consult and collaborate with physicians and other health professionals, and serve as a consultant to 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.
Mentor graduate students and serve as a role model and preceptor to students.
Develop and participate in continuing education programs for staff and provide formal education to internal and external groups relevant to the specialty.
Participate in unit, department, division, or hospital committees and task forces as appropriate.
Participate in quality improvement and research initiatives pertinent to the area of expertise or patient population.