Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (with RNFA) - Orthopedic Surgery, Full-time, Days

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (with RNFA) for Orthopedic Surgery. The role spans hybrid ambulatory, inpatient, and surgical practice with outpatient support and first‑assist duties in the operating room.

The position requires a Master’s degree, acute care certification, and current Illinois RN/APRN licensure with national certification. Preference given to inpatient and surgical APP experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master’s degree in nursing or PA program.
• Acute care certification required; inpatient experience may be considered in lieu.
• First Assist Certification required for APRNs.
• Current Illinois RN license and Illinois APRN license with national certification.
• Privileged and credentialed through Northwestern Medicine MSO.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status by taking histories and performing examinations.
• Provides direct clinical care to patients in ambulatory, inpatient, and surgical settings.
• Prescribes medications and orders tests per clinical privileges.
• Evaluates patients and determines need for further care.
• Educates patients and families; documents care in medical records.
• Participates in quality improvement and/or research initiatives.

Skills

Inpatient experience

Surgical APP experience

First Assist

BLS

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Master’s degree in Physician Assistant program

Acute care certification

First Assist Certification

Illinois RN license

Illinois APRN license

National APRN certification

Job description

Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (with RNFA) - Orthopedic Surgery, Full-time, Days

• Full-time
• Salary Range Minimum : $61.00
• Salary Range Maximum: $79.67
• Compensation: USD 61 - USD 79.67 - hourly

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practicioner to work in our Orthopaedicdepartment. This APP will be providing care across a hybrid ambulatory, inpatient, and surgical practice, including outpatient clinic support, inpatient patient management, and first-assist responsibilities in the operating room.

Schedule:Monday-Friday

• Call expectation:Participate in weekday daytime call coverage in collaboration with the attending physicians, with no overnight or weekend call responsibilities currently required.

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.

• 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)
• First Assist Certificationfor all APRNs
• 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

Preferred:

• 1 year ofinpatient and surgical APP experience

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.

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‑based? 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.

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 refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings.

If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: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 as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.