Outpatient Thoracic Oncology NP​/PA — Impactful Care

Salary Range: $61.00 - $79.67 per hour.

Placement within this range depends on experience, credentials, and internal equity considerations.

• $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 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

Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to work in our outpatient hematology/oncology thoracic oncology program.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, days;
Four 10-hour shifts (off day to be determined), no nights, weekends, holidays or on-call (may change depending on the APP position).

• Demonstrates clinical expertise and expanded knowledge through patient care activities, including diagnosis and management of a wide range of health problems.
• Responsible for the health outcome of an assigned patient population.
• Collaborates with physicians and other health professionals in the 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 the area of expertise.

• Conduct comprehensive appraisals of patients’ health status by taking histories and performing physical examinations.
• Provide direct clinical care to patients.
• Prescribe/order medications, therapies; order/interpreter laboratory tests, x-rays and procedures according to clinical privileges.
• Evaluate patients to determine their need for further health care.
• Provide comprehensive teaching to patients and families.
• Document all care and education provided in the medical record.
• Refer to other disciplines as appropriate.
• Act as a consultant to other disciplines in areas of expertise.
• Integrate research-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision making.
• Exemplify a professional image in appearance, manner and presentation.
• Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community.
• Maintain certifications and continuing education required for licensure and privileging.
• Serve as a patient advocate and role model for "Patients First".
• Participate in unit/departmental/divisional or hospital committees/task forces as appropriate.
• Provide comprehensive teaching strategies for patients and their families.
• Develop and participate in programs to meet continuing education needs of staff.
• Serve as a role model and preceptor to students.
• Provide formal education to both internal and external groups pertinent to the area of specialty.
• Participate in quality improvement and/or research initiatives for the specific patient population as appropriate.

• Master’s degree from an accredited school or college of nursing OR a master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• Current license as a Registered Nurse in Illinois and current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Illinois, or advanced practice certification by a national certifying body approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board, OR master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program and current license as a Physician Assistant in Illinois.
• Privileged and credentialed through the Medical Staff Office (MSO).
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
• Controlled substance license and DEA registration required.
• Oncology experience either as an RN or an APP.

• 2 years of clinical experience in area of specialty.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) 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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