Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Physiatry, Full-time, Days

Salary and Benefits The salary range for this position is $61.00 - $79.67 per hour. Placement within the salary range is dependent on 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 physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while providing protection for unexpected life events. The following benefits apply:

• 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 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part‑time)

Matching 401(k) Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage Life insurance Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus Paid time off and Holiday pay Company Overview Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose‑driven and committed to our mission to deliver 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 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, mentorship, educational support, and student loan repayment. Flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well‑Being Fund, and a Total Rewards package support your well‑being. Volunteer opportunities and inclusive change initiatives are available. Position Overview Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner in our Physiatry department. The APN works closely alongside the physician, sharing responsibility for inpatient care on a designated unit. This role includes daily rounding, coordinating and processing inpatient admissions and discharges, and actively participating in multidisciplinary therapy team meetings twice weekly. The position is mainly inpatient. Schedule M-F, days. Essential Functions Demonstrates clinical expertise and expanded knowledge through patient care activities, including 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 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. Refers to other disciplines as appropriate. Consults to 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/hospital committees or task forces as appropriate. Develops and participates in programs to meet continuing education needs of staff. Provides formal education to internal and external groups pertaining to area of specialty. Qualifications Required Master’s degree from an accredited school/college of nursing program. Acute care certification OR inpatient experience as an NP considered in lieu of acute care certification. 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. Privileged and credentialed through the Medical Staff Office (MSO). Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required. Controlled substance license and DEA registration required. Preferred Two years of clinical experience. Prior rehab experience. Equal Opportunity 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. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital