Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant-Hospital Medicine, Full-time, NIGHTS

Northwestern Medicine; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join their Hospital Medicine department. This role involves providing comprehensive patient care, conducting assessments, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in nursing or as a Physician Assistant, along with the necessary certifications and licenses. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in patient care while enjoying a supportive work environment with a range of benefits.

Benefits

Wide range of benefits for well-being

Qualifications

• Current license as a Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Illinois.
• Acute care certification required for APRNs.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status.
• Provides direct clinical care to patients.
• Documents all care and education provided.

Skills

Clinical Expertise

Patient Advocacy

Education Development

Education

Master’s degree from an accredited school/college of nursing

Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program

Job description

Description

Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to work in our Hospital Medicine department.

Schedule:8:00pm-6:30am

• APP self-schedule and cover 7 nights each pay period (two weeks)
• No call (pager expectations when in house only)

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates clinical expertise and expanded knowledge through patient care activities which may include diagnosis and management of a wide range of health problems.
• Responsible for health outcome of an assigned patient population.
• Confers with collaborating physician and other health professionals in area of clinical expertise.
• Develops appropriate educational systems for patients, families and staff in areas of expertise.
• Mentors graduate students in aspects of advanced practice and patient care.
• Actively participates in quality improvement and/or research pertinent to area of expertise.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status by taking health histories and performing physical examinations in clinical area.
• Provides direct clinical care to patients.
• Prescribes/orders medications, therapies; orders/interprets laboratory tests, x-rays and procedures according to clinical privileges.
• Evaluates patients to determine their need for further health care.
• Provides comprehensive teaching to patients and families.
• Documents in the medical record all care and education provided and/or procedures performed for which the Licensed Advanced Practice Provider is responsible.
• Refers to other disciplines as appropriate.
• Consultant to other disciplines in areas of expertise.
• Integrates research based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision making.
• Exemplifies a professional image in appearance, manner and presentation.
• Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community.
• Maintains certifications and continuing education as required for licensure and privileging.
• Serves as a patient advocate and role model for 'Patients First'.
• Participates in unit/departmental/divisional or hospital committees/task forces as appropriate.
• Provides comprehensive teaching strategies for patients and their families.
• Develops and participates in programs to meet continuing education needs of staff.
• Serves as a role model and preceptor to students.
• Provides formal education to both internal and external groups pertinent to area of specialty.
• Participates in quality improvement and/or research initiatives for specific patient population as appropriate.

AA/EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master’s degree from an accredited school/college of nursing OR master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program
• Acute care certification required for APRNs (inpatient experience as an NP will be considered in lieu of acute care certification)
• Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by a national certifying body as approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board. Once licensed may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number OR Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program/Current license as a Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois. Once licensed may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number
• Privileged and credentialed through the Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office (MSO)
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation – BLS, issued by the American Heart Association

Preferred:

• ICU/Inpatient experience is necessary

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit ourBenefitssection to learn more.