Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care

Quick Facts

• Role: Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care

• Setting: 100% ambulatory practice

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm; no weekends and no call

• Patient volume: ~14 patients per day

Description

Provide primary care for patients across the lifespan in a team-based, outpatient setting focused on same-day and acute access. Conduct comprehensive health histories and physical examinations, manage conditions, prescribe and order medications and diagnostics, and perform minor procedures, wound care, EKGs, and point-of-care testing. Work closely with a collaborating physician for consultation, mentorship, and complex patient management.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient health assessments and physical exams

• Provide direct clinical care

• Prescribe/order medications and therapies; order and interpret labs, x-rays, and procedures per privileges

• Evaluate patients for need for additional health care

• Document all care, education, and procedures for which the APP is responsible

• Refer to other disciplines as appropriate and act as consultant within area of expertise

• Deliver comprehensive patient and family education

• Participate in quality improvement and/or research

• Mentor/precept students and support continuing education

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited school of nursing (or accredited Physician Assistant Program, with licensure pathway)

• Current Illinois RN license and Illinois APRN license (for APRN pathway) or current Illinois PA license (for PA pathway)

• National APRN certification approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board (for APRN pathway)

• Ability to apply for controlled substance license and DEA number once licensed

• Credentialing through Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office (MSO)

• BLS (American Heart Association)

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events (see benefits link for details and eligibility).