Northwestern Medicine is the collaboration between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine around a strategic vision to transform the future of healthcare. It encompasses the research, teaching, and patient care activities of the academic medical center. Sharing a commitment to superior quality, academic excellence and patient safety, the organizations within Northwestern Medicine comprise a combined workforce of more than 30,000 among clinical and administrative staff, medical and science faculty and medical students. Northwestern Medicine is comprised of more than 100 locations throughout the region, with five Northwestern Medicine hospitals ranked among “America's Best” by U.S. News & World Report, 2023 – 2024, our legacy of better medicine continues. What makes us better, makes you better.

Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

Northwestern Medicine

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At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

**Job Description**

Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to work in our outpatient hematology/oncology Melanoma/Cutaneous Malignancy program. The APP will demonstrate clinical expertise and expanded knowledge through patient care activities, which may include diagnosis and management of a wide range of health problems within the melanoma and cutaneous malignancy population. Responsible for the health outcomes of the melanoma and cutaneous malignancy patient population. Confers with collaborating physicians and other health professionals in the 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 the area of expertise.

Shift: M-F, days; Four 10-hour shifts (off day to be determined),

- no nights/weekends/holidays/on-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

- 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

- Oncology experience as an APP required

**Additional Information**

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) 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.

**Background Check**

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

**Artificial Intelligence Disclosure**

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

**Benefits**

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

**Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): ** Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Melanoma/Cutaneous Malignancy, Full-time, Days

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