Embracehomehealthcare
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - GynOncology, Full-time, Days
Embracehomehealthcare, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - GynOncology, Full-time, Days
Full-timeAt Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to work in our outpatient GynOncology department. On days when the APNs have their own clinics, they will be seeing chemo patients, return patients, follow-up, and post-op patients. On days when they are supporting the MDs in clinic, they will round with them and support with new and return patients.Schedule: M-F, 4x10s (day off TBD); no nights/weekends/holidays/on-callEssential 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 outcomes of an assigned patient population. Confers with collaborating physician and other health professionals in the 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 the 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 for which the Licensed Advanced Practice Provider is responsible. Refers to other disciplines as appropriate. Acts as a 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. Serves as an 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. 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 the area of specialty. Participates in quality improvement and/or research initiatives for specific patient populations as appropriate.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. 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 NMH Medical Staff Office (MSO).Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation – BLS, issued by the American Heart Association.Must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience working with oncology patients, either as a RN or clinical rotation.Preferred:OCN certification.Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer 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.
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Full-timeAt Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to work in our outpatient GynOncology department. On days when the APNs have their own clinics, they will be seeing chemo patients, return patients, follow-up, and post-op patients. On days when they are supporting the MDs in clinic, they will round with them and support with new and return patients.Schedule: M-F, 4x10s (day off TBD); no nights/weekends/holidays/on-callEssential 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 outcomes of an assigned patient population. Confers with collaborating physician and other health professionals in the 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 the 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 for which the Licensed Advanced Practice Provider is responsible. Refers to other disciplines as appropriate. Acts as a 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. Serves as an 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. 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 the area of specialty. Participates in quality improvement and/or research initiatives for specific patient populations as appropriate.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. 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 NMH Medical Staff Office (MSO).Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation – BLS, issued by the American Heart Association.Must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience working with oncology patients, either as a RN or clinical rotation.Preferred:OCN certification.Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer 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.
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