Pre-Op Advanced Practice Clinician (PA/NP) – Day Shift

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner for the Pre-Op department. This full-time, days position will cover pre-op services with an orientation period, then move to 4x10s and remote telehealth after orientation.

The role emphasizes diagnosis, patient education, and collaborative care with physicians and staff. Schedule is Monday–Friday days, with a strong focus on patient-first care, quality improvement, and ongoing professional development within

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited nursing school or Physician Assistant program.
• Acute care certification required for APRNs.
• Current license as RN in Illinois and APRN license with national certification.
• Privileged and credentialed through Northwestern Medicine MSO.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive health assessments and physical examinations.
• Provides direct clinical care and prescribes medications and orders therapies.
• Orders and interprets lab tests, imaging and procedures as allowed by privileges.
• Documents care and education in the medical record and coordinates with other disciplines.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and staff education.

Skills

Acute care certification

APRN license IL

PA license IL

RN license Illinois

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Master’s degree as PA

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner for the Pre-Op department. This full-time, days position will cover pre-op services with an orientation period, then move to 4x10s and remote telehealth after orientation.

The role emphasizes diagnosis, patient education, and collaborative care with physicians and staff. Schedule is Monday–Friday days, with a strong focus on patient-first care, quality improvement, and ongoing professional development within