Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant-Complex Primary Care, Full-time, Days

Northwestern Medicine - Palos Heights, IL

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant-Complex Primary Care, Full-time, Days

Position: Advanced Practice Provider (APP)

Job Type: Full Time

Pay: $58.00 - $86.20 (Hourly Rate)

Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Work Type: On-Site

Location

Address:

City: Palos Heights

State: IL

ZIP Code:

Job 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 and 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.
Acts as a consultant to other disciplines in areas of expertise.
Integrates research-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision making.
Maintains a professional image in appearance, manner, and presentation.
Advocates 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.
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.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Clinical expertise
Patient assessment
Medication prescribing
Patient education
Documentation

Preferred Skills

3 years of primary care/ambulatory experience

Requirements

Experience: 3 years of primary care/ambulatory experience preferred

Education: Master's degree from an accredited school/college of nursing or Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program

License & Certification:

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
Current license as a Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation – BLS, issued by the American Heart Association

Schedule:

Not specified

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

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

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

AA/EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans.
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Facility Details

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