Northwestern Medicine
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Primary Care (100% Remote), Full-tim
Northwestern Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Remote work from Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and IowaDescriptionNorthwestern Medicine has a unique opportunity for either a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant to work in our Primary Care Clinic. This position is 100% remote; however,
the APP must live in the state of IL
.Must be able to do in-person ~90-day orientation at 20 S. Clark Street. Time depends on how quickly the APP can get up and running.Schedule: M-F, days; no nights/weekends/holidays/on-callEssential Functions
:100% remote position supporting the practice with in-basket managementDiagnose and treat patients via converted telehealth appointments (approx. 8/per day) where appropriateDemonstrates clinical expertise and expanded knowledge through patient care activities which may include diagnosis and management of a wide range of health problems.Develops appropriate educational systems for patients, families, and staff in areas of expertise.Maintain continuity of care between clinician visitsResponsibilities
: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.QualificationsRequired
:Master’s degree from an accredited school/college of nursing OR master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant ProgramCurrent 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 numberPrivileged and credentialed through the NMH Medical Staff Office (MSO)Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation – BLS, issued by the American Heart AssociationMinimum of three (3) years of APP experience is requiredEqual OpportunityNorthwestern 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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the APP must live in the state of IL
.Must be able to do in-person ~90-day orientation at 20 S. Clark Street. Time depends on how quickly the APP can get up and running.Schedule: M-F, days; no nights/weekends/holidays/on-callEssential Functions
:100% remote position supporting the practice with in-basket managementDiagnose and treat patients via converted telehealth appointments (approx. 8/per day) where appropriateDemonstrates clinical expertise and expanded knowledge through patient care activities which may include diagnosis and management of a wide range of health problems.Develops appropriate educational systems for patients, families, and staff in areas of expertise.Maintain continuity of care between clinician visitsResponsibilities
: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.QualificationsRequired
:Master’s degree from an accredited school/college of nursing OR master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant ProgramCurrent 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 numberPrivileged and credentialed through the NMH Medical Staff Office (MSO)Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation – BLS, issued by the American Heart AssociationMinimum of three (3) years of APP experience is requiredEqual OpportunityNorthwestern 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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