Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant-Interventional Gastroenterology

Description

Northwestern Medicine is investing in advancing care for patients with digestive health conditions. The Digestive Health Institute is launching a new state‑of‑the‑art Center for Advanced Endoscopy at Central DuPage Hospital. We are seeking a highly motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Interventional Gastroenterology team. The Center functions at an academic medical center level, equipped with leading‑edge technologies and procedures including third space endoscopy, endobariatrics, interventional EUS, complex ERCP, flexible robotic endoscopy, and artificial intelligence applications in endoscopy.

• 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.
• 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.

Monday–Friday 8:00 am‑5:00 pm.

• No weekend or holiday coverage at this time; possible future Saturday coverage.
• No call currently; potential future call.

Central DuPage Hospital (Winfield) and Delnor Hospital (Geneva). Primarily at Central DuPage Hospital with possible clinic coverage at CDH, Delnor or Naperville (Raymond Road).

• $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

• 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 (inpatient experience as an NP will be considered in lieu of acute care certification).
• Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois, and current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Illinois. Certification as an APRN by a national certifying body as approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board. May apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number.
• Current license as a Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois, and may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number.
• Privileged and credentialed through the Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office (MSO).
• Cardio‑Pulmonary Resuscitation – BLS, issued by the American Heart Association.

Minorities, Women, Disabled, Veterans. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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.