Physician Assistant, ED, Casual
About The Position
Northwestern Medicine is hiring an Advanced Practice Provider—a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant—to work in its Emergency Department at the Lake Forest and Grayslake EDs. The role involves providing direct clinical care, assessing and managing a broad range of health problems, and contributing to patient health outcomes. The schedule is casual and rotating; no call or weekend requirements are listed. The provider works with collaborating physicians and other health professionals, supports patients and families through education and advocacy, and contributes to staff development, quality improvement, and research. The position requires appropriate professional licensure, certification, and credentialing for the selected Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant pathway.
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 and current Illinois Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license.
- For the Nurse Practitioner pathway: certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by a national certifying body approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board.
- For the Nurse Practitioner pathway: acute care certification is required; inpatient experience as a Nurse Practitioner may be considered in lieu of acute care certification.
- For the Physician Assistant pathway: current Illinois Physician Assistant license.
- Credentialing and privileging through the Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Once licensed, ability to apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number.
Nice To Haves
- 1–2 years of prior Advanced Practice Provider experience.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient health appraisals, including taking health histories and performing physical examinations.
- Provide direct clinical care and evaluate patients’ 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.
- Document care, education, and procedures in the medical record.
- Teach patients and families and develop educational systems and strategies for patients, families, and staff.
- 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 Patients First.
- Maintain certifications and continuing education required for licensure and privileging.
- Mentor and precept graduate students and other students in advanced practice and patient care.
- Develop and participate in programs addressing staff continuing education needs, and provide formal education to internal and external groups relevant to the specialty.
- Participate in appropriate unit, department, division, or hospital committees and task forces.
- Participate in quality improvement and research initiatives relevant to the area of expertise and patient population.
- Confer with collaborating physicians and other health professionals.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness
- 401(k) matching
- Lifecycle benefits
- A wide range of benefits intended to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events
