Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Inpatient Oncology Consultant, PART-TIME

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Inpatient Oncology Consultant (Part‑time, Days)

Northwestern Medicine offers an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to work as a consultant in our inpatient oncology department. The APP works with one oncologist (who is usually on inpatient service for a week at a time) to see oncology consults within the ER as well as those admitted to the general medicine units. The purpose of the consult is to weigh in on the patient’s oncology needs, add oncology input for medication side effects, or how their cancer care could be affecting their hospitalization.

The goal is to keep patients and the primary team informed about oncology care updates.

The APP will see between 8‑10 consults per day.

• Part‑time (averages 20 hours per week) – Approximately 2‑3, 8‑hour shifts per week, Monday‑Friday; must be flexible with days.
• No holidays, weekends, or on‑call.

• 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.

• Conducts comprehensive appraisals of patients’ health status by taking health histories and performing physical examinations.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

• Master’s degree from an accredited school/college of nursing OR a 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 and as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Illinois; certification as an APRN by a national certifying body approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board.
• Current license as a Physician Assistant in Illinois; may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number after licensure.
• Privileged and credentialed through the Medical Staff Office (MSO).
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of APP experience working with oncology patients.

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