Lead APP - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery, Full-time, Days

About the role

The Lead APP position in the Neurosurgery department at Northwestern Medicine is a full-time role with a salary range of USD 65.58 - USD 85.65 per hour. The role is based in a Day shift and offers no nights/weekends/holiday/on-call.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to patients demonstrating clinical expertise and advanced knowledge.
• Develops and coordinates APP training and professional development activities; coaches, trains, and mentors APPs in the department, in partnership with collaborating physicians and leadership.
• Collaborates with department leadership and collaborating physicians to provide input on APP performance, competency, and annual evaluations. Serves as liaison for APPs with clinical department leadership and NM APP leadership, attending APP leadership committees and/or councils as appropriate.
• In collaboration with department leadership, plays a pivotal role in positively impacting quality performance metrics and enhancing patient access. The APP lead involvement spans department-specific and system-wide quality initiatives and includes participating in clinical trials and research projects as appropriate within the NM system.
• Demonstrates clinical expertise and expanded knowledge through patient care activities which may include diagnosis and management of a wide range of health problems.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, physicians, management, staff, and other customers.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Outlook, and database entry.
• Ability to analyze data for decision making purposes.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Outlook, and database entry.

Qualifications

• 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
• 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 Medical Staff Office (MSO)
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation – BLS, issued by the American Heart Association
• Minimum of 5 years of APP experience preferably in a surgical, neurosciences, critical care, or other complex specialty environment.
• Supervisory/leadership experience preferred