Acute Care NP – Wound Care (Day Shift, 40h/wk)

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; DeKalb Township (IL); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner for wound care, providing inpatient and outpatient care in a hybrid scope. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm, with responsibility for diagnosis, treatment, and patient education.

Required are a Master’s degree in nursing (or PA), acute care certification for APRNs, and IllinoisRN and APRN licenses with appropriate privileges. Sign-on not specified; diverse benefits offered by the system.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing or equivalent required.
• Acute care certification required for APRNs.
• Active Illinois RN license and ARNP certification/privileges required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Prescribe medications and orders, interpret tests as clinically appropriate.
• Educate patients, families, and staff; participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain licensure and credentials; collaborate with physicians and other professionals.

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Acute care certification

Illinois RN license; APRN license

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner for wound care, providing inpatient and outpatient care in a hybrid scope. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm, with responsibility for diagnosis, treatment, and patient education.

Required are a Master’s degree in nursing (or PA), acute care certification for APRNs, and IllinoisRN and APRN licenses with appropriate privileges. Sign-on not specified; diverse benefits offered by the system.