Ambulatory Primary Care NP — No Weekends, Team-Based

Northwestern Medicine; Sycamore (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner to join our Primary Care team in a 100% ambulatory practice, caring for patients across the lifespan. This APP role supports same day and acute access with about 14 patients per day, in a team of eight physicians and four APPs.

The APP will collaborate with a physician for clinical consultation, mentorship, and ongoing professional development. Schedule: Mon-Fri 8-5 with no weekends or calls.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited school/college of nursing OR master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• Current license as an RN in Illinois and APRN license in Illinois OR PA license in Illinois.
• Privileged and credentialed through Northwestern Medicine MSO.
• BLS certification issued by AHA.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive primary care examinations and minor procedures.
• Prescribes medications and orders therapies and tests as allowed by licensure.
• Collaborates with a physician for consultations and ongoing professional development.
• Provides patient and family education and documents care in the medical record.
• Mentors students and participates in unit/departmental activities.
• Participates in quality improvement and research pertinent to area of practice.

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies

Job description

Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner to join our Primary Care team in a 100% ambulatory practice, caring for patients across the lifespan. This APP role supports same day and acute access with about 14 patients per day, in a team of eight physicians and four APPs.

The APP will collaborate with a physician for clinical consultation, mentorship, and ongoing professional development. Schedule: Mon-Fri 8-5 with no weekends or calls.