Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant-Gastroenterology, Full-time, Days at Northwestern Med[...]

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Gastroenterology, Full‑time, Days. Winfield, IL. Salary: $61.00 - $79.67 hourly. 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 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 Description Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for either a motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to work with our Gastroenterology team. This position will be ambulatory only. The group consists of 14 physicians and 5 Advance Practice Providers (APPs). The physicians this position supports see patients in clinic and scope at Central Du Page Hospital (CDH) and Delnor Hospital; we have one satellite clinic location in Naperville. Schedule Monday - Friday (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) Potential Saturday coverage No current call, but as the division grows this may evolve Locations Central Du Page Hospital, Delnor Hospital, and Naperville 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 the 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 a 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. Qualifications Required: Master’s degree from an accredited school/college of nursing or Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program. Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois; Current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois; 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. 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 kozmetickesluzby.vecnakraska.sk - Jobboard