Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Medical Oncology (Inpatient/Outpatient), Full-time, Days

Northwestern Medicine; Palos Heights (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine invites applications for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant role in the Medical Oncology department, offering an exciting opportunity to work with inpatient and outpatient teams. This full-time position involves comprehensive patient care, assessments, and collaboration with physicians, with no night or weekend shifts required. Competitive salary and a range of benefits are offered.

Benefits

Wide range of employee benefits

No nights/weekends/holidays/on-call

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Current RN and APRN licenses in Illinois.
• Oncology experience required for new grad RNs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health assessments and document patient care.
• Provide direct clinical care and prescribe medications.
• Mentor graduate nursing students and participate in quality improvement.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Patient care

Health management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree from an accredited school/college of nursing

Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program

Job description

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Medical Oncology (Inpatient/Outpatient), Full-time, Days

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Description

Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for either an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant to work in our inpatient and outpatient (50/50) medical oncology department. The APP will work with physician on call by supporting new patient referral requests and follow-up consults; support inpatient and outpatient teams with patients receiving inpatient chemotherapy; point of contact for hospitalist who manage oncology patient care; and other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Description

Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for either an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant to work in our inpatient and outpatient (50/50) medical oncology department. The APP will work with physician on call by supporting new patient referral requests and follow-up consults; support inpatient and outpatient teams with patients receiving inpatient chemotherapy; point of contact for hospitalist who manage oncology patient care; and other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Schedule: M-F, days.

• 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
• FNP with extensive inpatient experience as an APRN or Acute care certification required
• 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 NMH Medical Staff Office (MSO)
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation – BLS, issued by the American Heart Association
• Oncology experience is required - if new grad RN, must have a minimum of four (4) years of recent oncology experience
  
  

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 our Benefits section to learn more.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services and Hospitals and Health Care

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