Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Pre-Op)

Quick Facts

• Role: Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Pre-Op)

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, day shift; orientation is 5 days/week, then move to 4x10s plus remote telehealth visits

• Coverage: Pre-operative department

• Call/Nights: No nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call

Description

Provide advanced practice clinical care in a pre-operative setting, including comprehensive assessments, management of an assigned patient population, prescribing/orders, and patient and family education. You will collaborate with a physician and other health professionals while contributing to documentation, quality improvement, and/or research.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive appraisals of patients’ health status (history and physical examinations)

• Provide direct clinical care

• Prescribe and/or order medications and therapies

• Order and interpret 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 all care, education, and procedures in the medical record

• Refer to other disciplines as appropriate and consult in your area of expertise

• Integrate research-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision-making

• Act as a patient advocate and role model; serve as a preceptor to students

• Participate in unit/departmental/hospital committees and quality improvement and/or research initiatives as appropriate

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited school/college of nursing (APRNs) or master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program

• For APRNs: acute care certification required (inpatient NP experience may be considered in lieu)

• For APRNs: current RN license in Illinois and current APRN license in Illinois

• For APRNs: national APRN certification approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board

• For PAs: current license as a Physician Assistant in Illinois

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

• BLS (American Heart Association)

• Once licensed, may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number (where applicable)

Benefits

The role includes a wide range of benefits designed to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events (details available via the provided benefits link).

Additional Information

Background checks (including criminal history) may be required. Results are evaluated case-by-case in line with applicable laws.