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    Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Chicago, IL, United States - Northwestern Medicine

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    Full time
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    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

    Pay Starting at:
    $54.00+ per hour based on experience


    Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care.

    Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

    We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

    Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.


    • Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being.
    • Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.
    From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

    Description


    Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for either a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant to work in our outpatient Neurosurgical Oncology - Brain department.

    Northwestern Neurosurgery is an academic neurosurgery practice with 15 surgeons in multiple sub-specialties. This role will work with the brain tumor patient population in the Malnati Brain Tumor Institute. The APN will support the surgical practices of two neurosurgeons while also maintaining an independent practice. There will not be any opportunity for first assist in the OR.

    Schedule:
    M-F, days (with possibility to move to 4x10s after orientation); no nights/weekends/holidays/on-call.


    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


    Required:

    • Master's degree from an accredited school/college of nursing OR master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program
    • 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 NMH Medical Staff Office (MSO)
    • Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation - BLS, issued by the American Heart Association
    • New grads OK, but should have Neurology, Neurosurgery, ICU, other surgical specialty, or oncology experience either as a RN or in a clinical rotation
    Equal Opportunity


    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.


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