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

Northwestern Medicine; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their Heart Failure Cardiology Department. This dynamic role involves both inpatient and outpatient responsibilities, allowing for a diverse range of clinical experiences. The ideal candidate will demonstrate clinical expertise, engage in quality improvement initiatives, and mentor graduate students. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly impact patient outcomes and support a culture of excellence in healthcare. This is an exciting opportunity to grow professionally while making a difference in patients' lives.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Continuing Education

Paid Time Off

Flexible Schedule

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in Nursing or Physician Assistant Program.
• Acute care certification for APRNs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments and provide direct patient care.
• Prescribe medications and document care in medical records.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Assessment

Medication Management

Patient Advocacy

Quality Improvement

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Program

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

BLS Certification

Job description

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 is a mix of both inpatient rounding and outpatient clinic.

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday; 5-8 hour days
• Weekend call rotation required (Saturday and Sunday; 7:00am-12:00pm)
  • 1:15 weeks (about 4 per year)

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.

AA/EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master’s degree from an accredited school/college of nursing OR master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program
• 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 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 Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office (MSO)
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation – BLS, issued by the American Heart Association

Preferred:

• Cardiology experience preferred (can be as an RN)
• Heart Failure experience preferred

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.