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

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join our Gastroenterology team. This full-time position provides care in both outpatient clinic and inpatient hospital settings, supporting a hybrid scope of practice. You will work with a group of 13 physicians and 6 Advanced Practice Providers across Central DuPage Hospital, Delnor Hospital, and a satellite clinic in Naperville.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Rotating Saturday schedule
• No call responsibilities
• Average patient volume of 13-15 patients per day

Locations

• Winfield
• Geneva
• Naperville

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments including patient histories and physical examinations
• Provide direct clinical care to patients
• Prescribe medications and therapies; order and interpret laboratory tests, x-rays, and procedures according to clinical privileges
• Evaluate patients to determine need for further health care
• Provide comprehensive teaching to patients and families
• Document all care, education, and procedures in the medical record
• 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 required certifications and continuing education for licensure and privileging
• Serve as a role model for the "Patients First" approach
• Participate in unit, departmental, divisional, or hospital committees and task forces as appropriate
• Develop and participate in programs to meet continuing education needs of staff
• Serve as a role model and preceptor to students
• Provide formal education to internal and external groups pertinent to gastroenterology
• Participate in quality improvement and research initiatives for the patient population

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited school of nursing OR Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program
• For APRNs: Acute care certification required (inpatient experience as an NP will be considered in lieu of acute care certification)
• Current Illinois Registered Nurse license (for NP candidates)
• Current Illinois Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license (for NP candidates)
• Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by a national certifying body approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board (for NP candidates)
• OR Current Illinois Physician Assistant license (for PA candidates)
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years of inpatient APP experience
• Gastroenterology experience

Benefits

Northwestern Medicine offers competitive benefits including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and lifecycle benefits. For detailed benefits information, visit the Northwestern Medicine careers website.

Background Check

Newly hired team members are required to complete a background check that includes criminal history. 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.