Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner-Hospital Medicine, Full-time, Days

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to enhance inpatient care within their Hospital Medicine department. This full-time role offers a structured schedule of 4x10s, focusing on delivering exceptional patient care without the burden of night shifts or on-call duties. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, prescribing medications, and collaborating with a team of healthcare professionals. With a commitment to quality improvement and education, this position not only allows you to make a significant impact on patient outcomes but also supports your professional growth in a nurturing environment. Join this innovative team and contribute to the future of healthcare!

Benefits

Competitive Benefits

Mentoring Opportunities

Quality Improvement Participation

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited program required.
• Acute care certification for APRNs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and prescribe medications.
• Provide patient and family education and document care.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Prescription

Patient Assessment

Education and Mentoring

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Acute Care Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner-Hospital Medicine, Full-time, Days

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join our inpatient Hospital Medicine department. This role involves providing comprehensive medical care to hospitalized patients, including those in the emergency department and intensive care units. The schedule is 4x10s, Monday - Friday, with rotating days, and no nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call responsibilities.

Essential Functions include: delivering patient care, developing educational programs, mentoring students, participating in quality improvement, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities: conducting patient assessments, prescribing medications, ordering tests, providing patient and family education, documenting care, and participating in research and quality initiatives.

Qualifications: Master's degree from an accredited program, acute care certification for APRNs, current Illinois RN and APRN licenses, certification by a national board, and at least 2 years of APP experience. BLS certification is also required.

Northwestern Medicine offers competitive benefits and is an equal opportunity employer. Join us in our quest for better healthcare.