Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant-Otolaryngology (Head and Neck Surgery), Full-time, Days

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Otolaryngology (ENT) department. This full-time, 100% outpatient position supports the ENT surgeon in the evaluation, treatment, and management of patients while maintaining an independent clinic to enhance patient access and continuity of care.

Schedule

• Full-time, 4 ten-hour shifts
• Days only
• No nights, weekends, or call

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient health assessments including health histories and physical examinations
• Provide direct clinical care to patients with a wide range of otolaryngology-related health problems
• Prescribe and order medications, therapies, laboratory tests, x-rays, and procedures according to clinical privileges
• Evaluate patients to determine their need for further health care
• Document all care, education, and procedures in the medical record
• Provide comprehensive teaching to patients and families
• Refer 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
• Maintain a professional image in appearance, manner, and presentation
• Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community
• Maintain all required certifications and continuing education for licensure and privileging
• Serve as a role model and preceptor to students
• Participate in unit, departmental, divisional, or hospital committees and task forces as appropriate
• Participate in quality improvement and research initiatives pertinent to the specialty
• Provide formal education to internal and external groups

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited school or college of nursing (for Nurse Practitioner) OR Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program
• Current license as a Registered Nurse in Illinois and current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Illinois with certification by a national certifying body approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board (for Nurse Practitioner) OR Current license as a Physician Assistant in Illinois (for Physician Assistant)
• Ability to apply for controlled substance license and DEA number
• Privileged and credentialed through the Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years of ENT experience

Additional Requirements

• Background check including criminal history will be conducted on newly hired team members
• Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis in accordance with local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act

Benefits

Northwestern Medicine offers a comprehensive benefits package including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and lifecycle benefits designed to support employees' physical, emotional, and financial well-being.