Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Geriatric Home Care, Full-time, Days

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a fully remote position in the Geriatric Home Care department. The role involves providing outpatient care to patients in their homes and senior living facilities, with a focus on quality patient outcomes and education. Candidates must have a master's degree and relevant licensure in Illinois, along with at least two years of experience in advanced practice.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work schedule

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited nursing or PA program required.
• Current RN and APRN licenses in Illinois.
• Minimum of two years of APP experience.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive health appraisals and provides direct clinical care.
• Prescribes medications and evaluates patient needs.
• Mentors graduate students and participates in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Patient advocacy

Quality improvement

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Program

Job description

Description

Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for either a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant to work in ourGeriatric Home Care department. This is 100% outpatient and fully remote role. The APP will see about 2-5 patients/day and see patients 4 days/week; the schedule will vary between patients home (2 days/week), Senior Living Facilities (1-2 days/week), and/or virtual visits. The geographic area right now is tentatively Irving Park Rd to the North, Humboldt Park to the West, and South Loop to the South. There is no clinic time, but Galter 18 would be the Geriatrics team on campus and workspace can be provided as needed.

Schedule: M-F, days: ~8AM - 5PM

• no nights/weekends/holidays/on-call

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.

Qualifications

Required:

• 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
• Need to have the ability to use public transit or drive to patient homes
• Minimum of two (2) years of APP experience required

Preferred:

• Experience working with Geriatric patients

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.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

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.