Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Memory Neurology, Full-time, Days

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join our Memory Neurology team. This position provides specialized outpatient care for patients with cognitive and memory disorders in a collaborative, transdisciplinary clinic setting.

Clinical Setting

• Independent clinic setting within a transdisciplinary team
• Primarily outpatient-focused with occasional inpatient coverage
• Collaborative practice with physicians and other health professionals

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments including patient histories and physical examinations
• Provide direct clinical care to assigned patient populations
• Prescribe medications and therapies; order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging, and procedures according to clinical privileges
• Evaluate patients to determine need for further health care
• Document all care, education, and procedures in the medical record
• Refer to other disciplines as appropriate and serve as consultant in areas of expertise
• Provide comprehensive teaching to patients and families
• Maintain clinical expertise through evidence-based practice and clinical decision-making
• Mentor graduate students in advanced practice and patient care
• Participate in quality improvement and research initiatives pertinent to the specialty
• Serve as preceptor and role model to students
• Participate in unit, departmental, divisional, or hospital committees and task forces as appropriate
• Maintain all required certifications and continuing education for licensure and privileging

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• No call responsibilities

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited school of nursing (for APRN) OR Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program
• For APRNs: Acute care certification required (inpatient experience as an NP may be considered in lieu of acute care certification)
• For APRNs: First Assist Certification
• Current RN license in the State of Illinois (for APRN candidates)
• Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license in the State of Illinois (for APRN candidates)
• Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by a national certifying body approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board (for APRN candidates)
• Current Physician Assistant license in the State of Illinois (for PA candidates)
• Ability to obtain controlled substance license and DEA number
• Privileged and credentialed through Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in Neurology, Geriatrics, or Psychiatry

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts background checks including criminal history on newly hired team members. If offered a position, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis in accordance with local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits including tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits