Hybrid Surgical PA/NP: Inpatient Rounding & OR First-Assist

Northwestern Medicine; McHenry (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wide range of benefits

Sign-on bonus eligibility

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is looking for a motivated Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join our Neurosurgery and General Surgery teams. This hybrid role involves both inpatient and outpatient duties, including surgical assist and critical patient care, with a schedule of Monday through Friday.

The position requires a Master's degree from an accredited program, current Illinois licensing, and acute care certification. Join a team that emphasizes mentorship, collaboration, and quality improvement in patient care.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required for nursing or physician assistant.
• Acute care certification required for APRNs.
• Current Illinois nursing license mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conducts health status assessments and provides direct care.
• Prescribes medications and orders tests as needed.
• Mentors graduate students and participates in quality initiatives.

Skills

Clinical expertise and patient care

Collaboration with healthcare team

Mentorship

Quality improvement participation

Advocacy for patients

Education provision

Education

Master's degree from an accredited nursing school or PA program

Current RN license in Illinois

Certification as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is looking for a motivated Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join our Neurosurgery and General Surgery teams. This hybrid role involves both inpatient and outpatient duties, including surgical assist and critical patient care, with a schedule of Monday through Friday.

The position requires a Master's degree from an accredited program, current Illinois licensing, and acute care certification. Join a team that emphasizes mentorship, collaboration, and quality improvement in patient care.