Lead APP - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery

Position: Lead APP - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery, Full-time, Days
The salary range for this position is $65.58 - $85.65 (Hourly Rate)

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

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located .org/benefits to learn more.

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.

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

Description

Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for either an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant to work in our Neurosurgery department. The APP will be working a combination of outpatient (~75%) and inpatient (~25%). The Lead APP in collaboration with other health professionals, provides high quality, cost effective advanced patient care, and influences health care decision-making through expert clinical reasoning.

This role also coordinates the training and onboarding of new Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) withing the program, and facilitates professional development opportunities for thos APPs. The Lead APP is an advocate and voice for the APP staff at leadership forums, and works closely with leadership within the practice to provide input into APP performance, evaluation, and competency.

Schedule:

Onboarding and orientation will be five 8-hour shifts for 8-12 weeks. Once orientation is officially completed, then the opportunity for 4 x 10-hour shifts is an option.

* no nights/weekends/holiday/on-call

The APP - Lead reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Lead in collaboration with other health professionals, provides high quality, cost effective advanced patient care to patients, manages health care systems and influences health care decision-making through expert clinical reasoning, research, and theory-based practice. This role supports department growth and development of APP models of care, coordinates the training and onboarding of new Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) within a department, and facilitates professional development opportunities for those APPs.

The Lead APP is an advocate and voice for the APP staff at leadership forums and works collaboratively with leadership within the department to provide input into APP performance, evaluations, and competency.

Responsibilities:

* Clinical:
Provides direct care to patients demonstrating clinical expertise and advanced knowledge. This role performs duties listed in the APP job description

* Education:

Develops and coordinates APP training and professional development activities; coaches, trains, and mentors APPs in the department, in partnership with collaborating physicians and leadership.

* Leadership:
Collaborates with department leadership and collaborating physicians to provide input on APP performance, competency, and annual evaluations. Serves as liaison for APPs with clinical department leadership and NM APP leadership, attending APP leadership committees and/or councils as appropriate.

* Quality/Research:
In collaboration with department leadership, plays a pivotal role in positively impacting quality performance metrics and…