Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Palliative and Supportive Medicine, Full-time, Days

Northwesternmedicine; Orland Park (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital and Orland Park sites seek an experienced Advanced Practice Provider to deliver direct clinical care, order tests, and educate patients. You will collaborate with physicians, mentor students, and participate in quality improvement efforts across our South Region.

Required master’s degree and IL licensure (APRN or PA), BLS/ACLS, and credentialing through the MSO. This role supports patient care at inpatient and clinic sites with rotating schedules and on-call

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited program is required.
• Current Illinois RN license and APRN license or PA license required.
• BLS; ACLS certification as specified by department.
• Privileged and credentialed through the MSO.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive health histories and physical exams.
• Provide direct clinical care and prescribe therapies as allowed.
• Order/interpret labs and imaging per privileges.
• Educate patients/families and document care in records.
• Collaborate with physicians and participate in quality initiatives.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Mentorship

Quality improvement

Education

Master's degree in Nursing or PA

IL RN license or IL APRN license

APRN certification or PA licensure

Job description

Locations

• Inpatient: Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital
• Home based care: Patient homes throughout Northwestern Medicine's South Region
• Clinic based: Initially at St. George Cancer Institute at Orland Park and Palos Hospital medical office sites

Schedule

4x10s, including weekends - rotating days off (TBD)

On-call coverage

1 in 5 for nights and weekends, including holidays (TBD)

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.

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. OR Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program/Current license as a Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois.
• Privileged and credentialed through the Medical Staff Office (MSO)
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (issued by the American Heart Association) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required as specified by department
• Controlled substance license and DEA registration required as specified by the department
• Palliative Medicine certification required within two (2) years

Preferred

• Experience in Palliative Medicine

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.

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