Northwestern Medicine
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiology Consults, Full
Northwestern Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Cardiology Consults, Full‑time, Days
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?
Job Description Northwestern Medicine offers an exciting opportunity for either an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant to work in our inpatient cardiology department. In partnership with the fellow and attending on service, the APP will provide consultation and recommendations on patients requiring cardiology care. This is inclusive of patients on most inpatient units and ED.
Schedule: Monday‑Friday, 4×10 hour shifts (day off TBD). No nights, weekends, or on‑call.
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.
Responsibilities
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/orders medications, therapies; order/interprets 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 the 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.
Consultant to 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.
Qualifications
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.
Current license as a Registered Nurse in Illinois; current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Illinois; certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by a national certifying body approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board (may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number once licensed). OR Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program / Current license as a Physician Assistant in Illinois; may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number once licensed.
Privileged and credentialed through the Medical Staff Office (MSO).
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association) certification.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required as specified by department.
Cardiology rotation or clinical experience required.
Additional Information Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) 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.
Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Sign‑on Bonus Eligibility:
Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
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Job Description Northwestern Medicine offers an exciting opportunity for either an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant to work in our inpatient cardiology department. In partnership with the fellow and attending on service, the APP will provide consultation and recommendations on patients requiring cardiology care. This is inclusive of patients on most inpatient units and ED.
Schedule: Monday‑Friday, 4×10 hour shifts (day off TBD). No nights, weekends, or on‑call.
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.
Responsibilities
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/orders medications, therapies; order/interprets 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 the 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.
Consultant to 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.
Qualifications
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.
Current license as a Registered Nurse in Illinois; current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Illinois; certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by a national certifying body approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board (may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number once licensed). OR Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program / Current license as a Physician Assistant in Illinois; may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number once licensed.
Privileged and credentialed through the Medical Staff Office (MSO).
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association) certification.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required as specified by department.
Cardiology rotation or clinical experience required.
Additional Information Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) 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.
Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Sign‑on Bonus Eligibility:
Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
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