Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant-Surgical Oncology, Full-tim
Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, Winfield, Illinois, United States, 60190
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Surgical Oncology, Full‑time, Days
The salary range for this position is $61.00–$76.25 per hour. Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.
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 the Benefits section at https://jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.
Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of purpose‑driven colleagues committed to delivering world‑class care. Here, you’ll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation, leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
We recognize where you’ve been, and we support where you’re headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, fueling our commitment to equity and a culture of service.
Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support, and student loan repayment.
Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a reimbursable well‑being fund, and a total rewards package that supports your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well‑being.
Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce‑led resource groups. From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.
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)
401(k) matching
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 Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to work with our Surgical Oncology team. This position will be a mix of ambulatory, inpatient, and OR coverage.
Schedule:
Monday – Friday, daytime hours.
Saturday morning call/rounding required.
Locations:
Warrenville Cancer Center
Delnor Cancer Center
Central DuPage and Delnor Hospitals
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 outcomes 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
Conducts comprehensive appraisals of patients’ health status by taking health histories and performing physical examinations in the 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.
AA/EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Qualifications 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).
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 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.
Preferred:
3–5 years of APP experience.
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.
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.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
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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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 the Benefits section at https://jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.
Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of purpose‑driven colleagues committed to delivering world‑class care. Here, you’ll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation, leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
We recognize where you’ve been, and we support where you’re headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, fueling our commitment to equity and a culture of service.
Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support, and student loan repayment.
Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a reimbursable well‑being fund, and a total rewards package that supports your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well‑being.
Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce‑led resource groups. From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.
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)
401(k) matching
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 Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to work with our Surgical Oncology team. This position will be a mix of ambulatory, inpatient, and OR coverage.
Schedule:
Monday – Friday, daytime hours.
Saturday morning call/rounding required.
Locations:
Warrenville Cancer Center
Delnor Cancer Center
Central DuPage and Delnor Hospitals
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 outcomes 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
Conducts comprehensive appraisals of patients’ health status by taking health histories and performing physical examinations in the 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.
AA/EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Qualifications 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).
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 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.
Preferred:
3–5 years of APP experience.
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.
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.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
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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