Physician Assistant, ED, Casual

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Lake Forest, IL

2d • $63 - $82

About The Position

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide advanced practice care in its Emergency Department at the Lake Forest and Grayslake EDs. This is a casual position with a rotating schedule, approximately 4 hours per week (0.1 FTE). There are no call or weekend requirements. The Advanced Practice Provider provides direct clinical care, assesses and manages patient health needs, collaborates with physicians and other health professionals, and contributes to patient and staff education, mentoring, quality improvement, and research activities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited school or college of nursing, or a master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• For APRNs: acute care certification is required; inpatient experience as an NP may be considered in lieu of acute care certification.
• For the APRN 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. Once licensed, may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number.
• For the Physician Assistant pathway: current Illinois Physician Assistant license. Once licensed, may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number.
• Must be privileged and credentialed through the Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of prior advanced practice provider (APP) experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients 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 in accordance with clinical privileges.
• Evaluate patients' need for further health care and refer them to other disciplines as appropriate.
• Provide comprehensive teaching to patients and families and document care, education, and procedures in the medical record.
• Consult with other disciplines in areas of expertise and confer with collaborating physicians and other health professionals.
• 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 required certifications and continuing education 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 in the area of specialty.
• Participate in appropriate unit, department, division, or hospital committees and task forces.
• Participate in quality improvement and research initiatives pertinent to the area of expertise or specific patient population.
• Maintain a professional image in appearance, manner, and presentation.

Benefits

• Northwestern Medicine describes a range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being; eligibility depends on employment classification.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Loan forgiveness.
• 401(k) matching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level