Endocrinology Nurse Practitioner Jobs

About The Position

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.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits