Physician Assistant, ED, Casual

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Huntley, IL

About The Position

Northwestern Medicine is hiring an Advanced Practice Provider—a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant—to work in its Emergency Department departments at Huntley, McHenry, and Woodstock. This is a casual position with no call requirements. The provider delivers direct patient care, evaluates and manages a broad range of health problems, and is responsible for health outcomes for an assigned patient population. The role also involves collaboration with physicians and other health professionals, patient and family education, mentoring students, and participation in quality improvement or research activities.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program and current Illinois Physician Assistant license.
For the Nurse Practitioner pathway: a master’s degree from an accredited school or college of nursing, current Illinois Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licenses, and national APRN certification approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board.
For APRNs, acute care certification is required; inpatient experience as an NP may be considered in lieu of acute care certification.
Eligibility to apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number once licensed.
Privilege and credentialing through the Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

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 and order medications and therapies, and order and interpret laboratory tests, X-rays, and procedures in accordance with clinical privileges.
Document care, education, and procedures in the medical record.
Provide comprehensive teaching to patients and families.
Refer patients to other disciplines and serve as a consultant to other disciplines within areas of expertise.
Collaborate with physicians and other health professionals.
Apply research-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision-making.
Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community, and model the “Patients First” commitment.
Maintain certifications and continuing education required for licensure and privileging.
Participate in appropriate unit, department, divisional, or hospital committees and task forces.
Develop and participate in programs to meet staff continuing education needs.
Mentor and precept students in advanced practice and patient care.
Provide formal education to internal and external groups relevant to the specialty.
Participate in quality improvement and research initiatives for the relevant patient population.