Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant-Heart Failure Cardiology, Full-time, Days

Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for the Heart Failure Cardiology Department. This full-time role includes inpatient and outpatient responsibilities, requiring strong clinical expertise and collaboration with healthcare teams. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree and relevant certifications. Join a leading healthcare provider committed to quality patient care and professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required; acute care certification or inpatient experience considered.
• Current Illinois RN and APRN or PA licenses needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive health assessments and provides direct clinical care.
• Documents all care and procedures in the medical record.
• Mentors graduate students and participates in quality improvement.

Skills

Clinical Expertise

Patient Care

Collaboration

Patient Education

Advocacy

Education

Master’s degree from an accredited nursing or Physician Assistant program

Acute care certification for APRNs

Current Illinois RN license

APRN license or Physician Assistant license

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Description

Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for either a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant to work in our Heart Failure Cardiology Department. This position involves both inpatient rounding and outpatient clinic work.

Schedule

• Monday - Friday; 5-8 hour days
• Weekend call rotation required (Saturday and Sunday; 7:00am-12:00pm)
• Approximately 1.15 weeks per year (about 4 times)

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates clinical expertise and broad knowledge through patient care activities, including diagnosis and management of various health problems.
• Responsible for health outcomes of an assigned patient population.
• Collaborates with physicians and other health professionals.
• Develops educational programs for patients, families, and staff.
• Mentors graduate students in advanced practice and patient care.
• Participates in quality improvement and research activities relevant to the area of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive health assessments, including history taking and physical examinations.
• Provides direct clinical care and prescribes medications and therapies.
• Orders and interprets laboratory tests, imaging, and procedures.
• Evaluates patients to determine further healthcare needs.
• Provides education to patients and families.
• Documents all care and procedures in the medical record.
• Refers patients to other disciplines as needed.
• Serves as a consultant and role model in areas of expertise.
• Incorporates research and clinical knowledge into decision-making.
• Maintains professional appearance and demeanor.
• Advocates for patients and the community.
• Maintains necessary certifications and continuing education.
• Participates in committees and quality initiatives.
• Provides education to internal and external groups.
• Precepts students and new staff.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master’s degree from an accredited nursing or Physician Assistant program.
• Acute care certification for APRNs or inpatient experience considered in lieu.
• Current Illinois RN license and APRN license or Physician Assistant license.
• Credentialed through Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Preferred:

• Cardiology experience (including as an RN).
• Heart Failure experience.

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. Background checks are performed for new hires, with convictions considered on a case-by-case basis. We offer a comprehensive benefits package.