Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Pre Op Clinic, Full-time, Days

The salary range for this position is $61.00 - $79.67 (Hourly Rate) 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 our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more. 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 we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and 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 support 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 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 Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant to work in pre-op. The APP will assess patients, complete a history and physical and order any necessary follow up to ensure the patient is ready for anesthesia. APPs are responsible for following patient care through until surgery is completed Schedule: M-F, days Orientation is 5 days/wk at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Once orientation ends moves to 4x10s at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital and remote telehealth visits No nights/weekends/holidays/on-call 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 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. Provides direct clinical care to patients both in person and telehealth Prescribes/orders medications, therapies; orders/interprets laboratory tests, imaging and procedures according to clinical privileges. Provides comprehensive teaching to patients and families. Refers to other disciplines as appropriate. Consultant 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. 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)Remove this if the role is 100% outpatient. 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 as 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 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. Benefits 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 our Benefits section to learn more. 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. 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. Benefits 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. Click on or copy and paste URL to your browser to view detailed benefits information Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings. If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed 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 as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible. #J-18808-Ljbffr Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital