Surgical Oncology NP/PA: Day Shift, Full-Time

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Warrenville (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 seeks a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (RNFA) to support our Surgical Oncology team. This role involves ambulator y and inpatient care with potential OR coverage, primarily during day shifts at Central DuPage and Delnor Hospitals.

The candidate will provide comprehensive patient care, order diagnostic tests, educate families, and participate in quality improvement while maintaining Northwestern Medicine standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited nursing school or a PA program.
• Acute care certification required for APRNs; inpatient experience may substitute.
• First Assist Certification required for all APRNs.
• Illinois RN license and APRN license with board-approved certification.
• MSO credentialing/privileges through Northwestern Medicine.
• BLS certification required by American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments and physical exams.
• Provide direct clinical care and prescribe medications as appropriate.
• Order and interpret labs, imaging, and procedures.
• Educate patients and families; document care in medical records.
• Collaborate with physicians and health professionals for care plans.
• Participate in quality improvement and research initiatives.

Skills

Inpatient care

Acute care skills

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree – nursing

Master’s degree – PA program

Acute care certification

First Assist Certification

RN license – Illinois

APRN license – Illinois

Tools

BLS Certification

DEA license

Job description

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (RNFA) to support our Surgical Oncology team. This role involves ambulator y and inpatient care with potential OR coverage, primarily during day shifts at Central DuPage and Delnor Hospitals.

The candidate will provide comprehensive patient care, order diagnostic tests, educate families, and participate in quality improvement while maintaining Northwestern Medicine standards.