Remote Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Summary

Join Northwestern Medicine's quest for better healthcare as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in our Primary Care Clinic. This 100% remote position supports the practice with in-basket management and telehealth appointments, requiring clinical expertise and expanded knowledge through patient care activities.

Requirements

• 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
• Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by a national certifying body as approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board
• Privileged and credentialed through the NMH Medical Staff Office (MSO)
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation – BLS, issued by the American Heart Association
• Minimum of three (3) year of APP experience is required

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status by taking health histories and performing physical examinations in 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
• 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
• Advocate 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