Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant-Gastroenterology at Northwestern Med

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Gastroenterology, Full‑time, Days. Winfield, IL.

Salary: $61.00 - $79.67 hourly.

• $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

Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for either a motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to work with our Gastroenterology team. This position will be ambulatory only.

The group consists of 14 physicians and 5 Advance Practice Providers (APPs). The physicians this position supports see patients in clinic and scope at Central Du Page Hospital (CDH) and Delnor Hospital; we have one satellite clinic location in Naperville.

Monday - Friday (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

• Potential Saturday coverage
• No current call, but as the division grows this may evolve

Central Du Page Hospital, Delnor Hospital, and Naperville

• 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 the 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 in a 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.
• Consults with 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.

Required:

• 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; or Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program/Current license as a Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois. Once licensed, 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.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or…