Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Neurology, Full-time, Days

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Neurology department. This full-time position provides inpatient and ambulatory care to patients with neurological conditions. You will work Monday through Friday in a collaborative clinical environment alongside physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments including patient histories and physical examinations
• Provide direct clinical care to assigned patient populations
• Prescribe medications and therapies; order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging, and procedures according to clinical privileges
• Evaluate patients to determine their need for further healthcare
• Document all care, education, and procedures in the medical record
• Refer patients to other disciplines as appropriate and serve as a consultant in areas of expertise
• Integrate research-based knowledge and clinical expertise in clinical decision-making
• Provide comprehensive teaching to patients and families
• Mentor graduate students in advanced practice and patient care
• Participate in quality improvement and research initiatives pertinent to neurology
• Maintain a professional image in appearance, manner, and presentation
• Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community
• Participate in unit, departmental, divisional, or hospital committees and task forces as appropriate
• Develop and participate in continuing education programs for staff
• Serve as a role model and preceptor to students
• Provide formal education to internal and external groups in your specialty

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited school of nursing (for NP applicants) OR Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program
• For Nurse Practitioners: Acute care certification required (inpatient experience as an NP may be considered in lieu of acute care certification)
• For Nurse Practitioners: Current RN license in Illinois, current APRN license in Illinois, and certification as an APRN by a national certifying body approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board
• For Physician Assistants: Current PA license in Illinois
• Ability to apply for controlled substance license and DEA number
• Privileged and credentialed through Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association

Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• Full-time position

Additional Information

• Background check required, including criminal history review
• Competitive benefits including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and lifecycle benefits