Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Pre Op Clinic,

• Full-time
• 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: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees.

Ready to join our quest for better?

Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for either a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant to work in pre-op. The APPwill assess patients, complete a history and physical and order any necessary follow up to ensure the patient is ready for anesthesia.

APPs are responsible for following patient care through until surgery is completed

Schedule:

M-F, days

• Orientation is 5 days/wk at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
• Once orientation endsmoves to 4x10s at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital and remote telehealth visits

Essential Functions:

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.

• Provides direct clinical care to patients both in person and telehealth
• Prescribes/orders medications, therapies; orders/interprets laboratory tests, imaging and procedures according to clinical privileges.
• Provides comprehensive teaching to patients and families.
• 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.

Required
:

Master’s degree from an accredited school/college of nursing OR 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)
Remove this if the role is 100% outpatient.

First Assist Certification for all APRNs.

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 as 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 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

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