Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Pre Op Clinic, Full-time, Days

Northwestern Medicine; Huntley (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to work in the Pre Op Clinic, optimizing patients for anesthesia and surgery readiness. The APP will assess, take histories, perform exams, and order follow-up as needed to ensure readiness for anesthesia.

Schedule includes M-F days with orientation; after ~90 days, move to 4x10s at Huntley Hospital and remote telehealth visits, with no nights, weekends, or on-call requirements.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing or PA program is required.
• Current Illinois RN license and APRN license or PA license in Illinois.
• Credentialing through NM MSO is required/credentialed.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments and physicals for pre-op patients.
• Perform history and physicals, order follow-up tests as needed.
• Prescribe or order medications and tests per privileges.
• Coordinate with anesthesia and surgical teams for patient readiness.
• Provide patient/family education and discharge planning as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the medical record.

Education

Master’s degree in nursing (APRN) or Physician Assistant Program

Current Illinois RN license and Illinois APRN license or PA license in good standing

APRN/PA credentialing and NM MSO credentialing eligibility

BLS certification (American Heart Association)

Job description

Description

Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for either a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant to work in ourPre Op Clinic. The Pre op clinic focuses on optimizing patients to safely undergo anesthesia for surgery. The APPwill assess patients, complete a history and physical and order any necessary follow up to ensure the patient is ready for anesthesia.APPs are responsible for following up on any tests that have been ordered and following patient care through until surgery is completed

Schedule:M-F, days

• Orientation is 5 days/wk at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
• Once orientation ends (approximately 90days), move to 4x10s at Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital and remote telehealth visits
• 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.
• 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 both in person and telehealth
• Prescribes/orders medications, therapies; orders/interprets laboratory tests, imaging and procedures according to clinical privileges.
• Follows up on necessary testing ordered to ensure the patient is ready for surgery
• 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 privileges.
• 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.
• 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 NM MSO Credentialing
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation – BLS, issued by the American Heart Association

Equal Opportunity

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.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

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.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.

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