Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (with Emergency Medicine certification) - Emergency Medicine - PRN/Per diem, Rotating

apartment Northwestern Medicine location_onHuntley, IL 60142, US

Description

Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for either a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant to work in our Emergency Medicine department. The APP should be comfortable working autonomously and procedures including simple and complex lacerations, incision and drainage, joint and fracture reductions.

The APP will rotate at McHenry and Huntley, and Woodstock hospitals (designated trauma level 2) each with about 36,500 annual visits and Woodstock Hospital (non-designated center) with about 18,000 annual visits. Work alongside at least one physician, however, have full autonomy to see and treat a wide variety of patients. No fast track.

Must be able to work at the below locations:

McHenry Hospital 4200 Medical Center Dr., McHenry IL
Huntley Hospital 10400 Haligus Rd., Huntley IL
Woodstock Hospital 3701 Doty Rd., Woodstock IL

Schedule: PRN is not guaranteed any hours; however, we would expect a minimum of 12 hours of availability every month (more would be better) to include some weekends and/or nights; any holidays would be gladly accepted; no 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.

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.

Qualifications

Required:

Master’s degree from an accredited school/college of nursing OR master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program
***APRN is required to have an Emergency Medicine certification and able to see patients of all ages*** (must be stated on resume)
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
Minimum of two (2) years of APP experience, with one (1) year of experience in Emergency Medicine is required

Equal Opportunity

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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