Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Critical Care, Casual, Days

Northwesternmedicine; Lake Forest (IL); Presencial; USD 12.000 - 18.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join our Critical Care team in an inpatient setting. The role involves collaboration with five APPs and ICU physicians, managing a census of 6 to 20 patients, and providing inpatient procedures as needed.

The position offers flexible scheduling with 0.1 FTE (4 hours per week), covering weekdays and weekends, with pager duties while onsite.

Formación

• Master's degree in nursing (APRN) or Physician Assistant program required.
• Acute care certification required for APRNs (inpatient experience may be considered).
• Current Illinois RN license and Illinois APRN/PA licensure required.
• Board certification as APRN or PA per Illinois regulations; DEA/CSA as applicable.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct comprehensive patient health assessments including history and physical examinations.
• Provide direct clinical care to patients in an inpatient Critical Care setting.
• Prescribe medications and therapies; order and interpret labs and imaging as privileges allow.
• Evaluate health needs and coordinate with ICU physicians and other disciplines.
• Educate patients, families, and staff; participate in quality improvement and research.

Conocimientos

Clinical expertise

Patient care

Mentoring

Educación

Master's degree in Nursing (APRN) or Physician Assistant Program

Descripción del empleo

Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for either a motivated Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to work with our Critical Care team. This inpatient Critical Care APP role works collaboratively with a team of five APPs and ICU physicians. APPs practice at the top of their license, including performing inpatient procedures and managing a shared ICU census of approximately 6 to 20 patients.

Schedule: 0.1 FTE - 4 hours per week

Coverage includes weekdays, weekends, days, and nights based on department coverage needs. Pager coverage is required while onsite.

Flexible scheduling based on department PTO requests.

Most coverage needs are communicated in advance; occasional requests may arise with shorter notice.

Hours are not guaranteed and may fluctuate throughout the year based on department needs.

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.

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

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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