Nurse Practitioner-Inpatient Wound Care, Full-time, Days

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus eligibility

Range of employee benefits

Job summary

A healthcare institution is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for inpatient wound care in Palos Heights, Illinois. This role involves prevention and treatment of complex wounds, managing patient care, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in nursing and appropriate certifications. The position offers a full-time schedule with no night or weekend shifts, focusing on education and quality improvement within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Illinois.
• Acute care certification required for APRNs.
• CPR certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care demonstrating clinical expertise.
• Develop educational strategies for patients and staff.
• Mentor graduate students in advanced practice.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Patient care

Wound care management

Education and prevention strategies

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Job description

Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient Wound Care (Full-time, Days)

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry.

Job Description

Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner to work in our Wound Care department, supporting both outpatient and inpatient services. The APRN will work on prevention and treatment of pressure injuries (PI), management of complex wounds (medical, surgical, podiatric), inpatient consults and outpatient follow-up, and education and prevention strategies.

Schedule

Monday-Friday; daytime hours. No nights/weekends/holidays/on-call.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to patients which demonstrates clinical expertise and advanced knowledge.
• Diagnoses and manages acute and chronic health problems within specialty area of practice.
• Collaborates and consults with physicians and other health care professionals in area of clinical expertise.
• Develops educational systems and strategies for teaching patients, families and staff on topics related to area of expertise.
• Mentors graduate students in aspects of advanced practice.
• Actively participates in and/or conducts research pertinent to area of expertise.

Clinical

• Conducts comprehensive assessments of patients’ health status by taking health histories and performing advanced physical examinations in specialty area.
• Provides direct clinical care to patients as needed.
• Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests to establish diagnoses and develop a comprehensive treatment plan.
• Orders/prescribes medications, therapies, interventions and procedures according to clinical privileges.
• Documents in the medical record all care provided and/or procedures performed for which the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse is responsible. Collaborates with all members of the multidisciplinary team to develop and direct an individualized and comprehensive treatment plan.
• Coordinates the discharge planning process with patients, families and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Consults with other specialties and disciplines as appropriate to meet all health care needs of patients.

Leadership

• Participates in unit/departmental/divisional or hospital committees/task forces and professional organizations.
• Advocates for patients, families, nursing staff and other members of the healthcare community.
• Assists in the development of policies and procedures in clinical area of expertise to establish standards for clinical practice.
• Consults with NM leadership in the identification, evaluation and problem solving of clinical system and process issues.
• Collaborates with NM leadership teams to develop, implement and evaluate strategic plans for quality improvement initiatives, utilizing evidenced based practice guidelines as appropriate.
• Collaborates with physicians to lead changes in clinical practice.

Education

• Teaches and counsels patients and families in preventive care, medical conditions, plan of care, anticipated outcomes, and the use of prescribed treatments and drugs.
• Develops and participates in programs to meet educational needs of the clinical team related to area of expertise.
• Serves as a role model and preceptor for graduate students.
• Provides formal and informal education to both internal and external groups pertinent to area of expertise.
• Provides formal and informal educational programs to nursing staff graduate students and other healthcare professionals pertinent to specialty area.
• Collaborates with academic institutions to provide and promote clinical learning experiences and educational programs for APRN’s, PA’s, physicians in training and all health care professionals.

Research/Quality/Outcomes

• Identifies relevant areas of clinical research and assists with development and coordination of research protocols and quality projects.
• Participate in/review evidence-based research/guidelines and apply to clinical practice.
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary teams to conduct research and participate in clinical trials within area of expertise.
• Participate in service-line specific quality initiatives and development of outcome metrics.

Qualifications

Required

• Master’s degree from an accredited school/college of nursing
• 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
• Privileged and credentialed through the Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office (MSO)
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation – BLS, issued by the American Heart Association

Preferred

• Wound care certification such as Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Certification (WOCN), Wound Care Certified (WCC), Certified Wound Specialist (CWS), or Certified Skin & Wound Specialist (CSWS)

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) 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.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

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 our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign‑on Bonus Eligibility

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.