Nurse Practitioner – GI Oncology (Mon-Fri, Day Shift)

Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year

$10,000 Student Loan Repayment

$1,000 Professional Development per 12

$250 Wellbeing Fund per year

Matching 401(k)

Excellent medical, dental and vision

Life insurance

Annual Salary Increase and Incentive

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Chicago seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for our Gastroenterology Oncology outpatient department. The APP will work with patients undergoing cancer treatment or surveillance, with exposure to GI malignancies and clinical trials.

Schedule: M-F, 4x10s (day off tbd); no nights/weekends/holidays/on-call. This role emphasizes clinical excellence, teaching, and collaboration across NM, with strong emphasis on patient advocacy and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited school/college of nursing OR master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• 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 Medical Staff Office (MSO)
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation – BLS, issued by the American Heart Association
• Minimum of two (2) years of APP experience
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in oncology

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.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Collaboration

Teaching

Quality improvement

Research

Education

Master’s degree (Nursing or PA)

Illinois RN/APRN license

APRN/PA certification

Job description

Northwestern Medicine in Chicago seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for our Gastroenterology Oncology outpatient department. The APP will work with patients undergoing cancer treatment or surveillance, with exposure to GI malignancies and clinical trials.

Schedule: M-F, 4x10s (day off tbd); no nights/weekends/holidays/on-call. This role emphasizes clinical excellence, teaching, and collaboration across NM, with strong emphasis on patient advocacy and continuous learning.