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

Placement within the salary range is dependent on relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

Pay

$63.00 - $82.28 hourly

Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

About the role

Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a motivated Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to work with the Thoracic Surgery team. This Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will support a hybrid practice model, including surgical first assist responsibilities, and care delivery through the Lung Health Clinic, including review of CT scan results and patient follow-up.

Schedule

Monday-Friday

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.

Qualifications

For Nurse Practitioners:

• Master’s degree from an accredited school/college of nursing.
• Acute care certification required (inpatient experience as an NP will be considered in lieu of acute care certification).
• First Assist Certification for 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.

For Physician Assistants:

• 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.