Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Anesthesiology Pre-Op

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Anesthesiology Pre-Op, Full-time, Days

Salary Range Minimum: $61.00;
Salary Range Maximum: $79.67. Compensation: USD 61 - USD 79.67 hourly.

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient‑first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits such as tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and lifecycle benefits.

Ready to join our quest for better?

Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant to work in the Anesthesiology Pre‑Op department. The Pre‑Op clinic focuses on optimizing patients to safely undergo anesthesia for surgery. The APP will assess patients, complete a history and physical, and order any necessary follow‑ups to ensure the patient is ready for anesthesia. APPs are responsible for following up on any tests that have been ordered and following patient care through until surgery is completed.

Schedule:

M-F, days (orientation is 5 days/wk; once orientation ends (approximately 90 days), move to 4x10s; no nights/weekends/holidays/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.

• Conduct comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status by taking health histories and performing physical examinations in clinical area.
• Provide direct clinical care to patients.
• Prescribe/order medications, therapies; order/interpret 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 in medical record all care and education provided and/or procedures performed for which the Licensed Advanced Practice Provider is responsible.
• Refer to other disciplines as appropriate.
• Consult 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 as 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 area of specialty.
• Participate in quality improvement and/or research initiatives for specific patient population as appropriate.

• 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 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…