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Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant-Gastroenterology, Full-time, Days

Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, Winfield, Illinois, United States, 60190

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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Gastroenterology, Full-time, Days Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its Gastroenterology team. Positions are ambulatory only, supporting a group of 14 physicians and 5 APPs.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

Potential Saturday coverage (no current call)

Locations Central DuPage Hospital, Delnor Hospital, Naperville

Salary Hourly rate $61.00 – $79.67, placement within range dependent on experience and internal equity. For union positions, placement follows collective bargaining agreement.

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 Well‑being Fund per year ($125 for part‑time)

Matching 401(k)

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

Annual salary increase and incentive bonus

Paid time off and holiday pay

Essential Functions

Demonstrate clinical expertise through patient care, including diagnosis and management of a wide range of health problems

Responsible for health outcomes of assigned patient population

Collaborate with physicians and other health professionals

Develop and deliver educational programs for patients, families, and staff

Mentor graduate students and staff in advanced practice and patient care

Participate in quality improvement and research initiatives

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, taking histories and performing physical examinations

Provide direct clinical care and prescribe medications and therapies

Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging, and procedures in accordance with privileges

Evaluate patient needs for further healthcare or referrals

Teach patients and families and document all care in the medical record

Advocate for patients and promote “Patients First” principles

Maintain certifications, continuing education, and licensure requirements

Serve on committees, task forces, and quality improvement projects

Precept students and provide formal education to internal and external groups

Qualifications – Required

Master’s degree from an accredited nursing school or accredited Physician Assistant Program

Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the State of Illinois; APRN must be certified by a national certifying body approved by the Illinois APRN Board

Current license as a Physician Assistant (PA) in the State of Illinois if provider is PA

Privileged and credentialed through Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office (MSO)

Current CPR – BLS issued by the American Heart Association

Equal Opportunity Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of any protected status.

Seniority level Not Applicable

Employment type Full-time

Job function Health Care Provider

Industries

Wellness and Fitness Services

Hospitals and Health Care

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