Description
Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Canning Thoracic Institute (CTI) as part of our rapidly growing Lung Transplant Team.
CTI operated collaboratively across the Northwestern Medicine health system to advance our mission to deliver the highest quality care for patients with diseases of the chest, promote clinical innovation and discovery, and improve lung health in the Greater Chicago Community.
This APP will work closely with our Lung Transplant Team to support our growing inpatient Lung Transplant Unit (24 / 7 coverage, 14 bed unit).
The APP will provide primary management to patients in the Transplant Unit as well as consultative coverage for transplant patients in other hospital units (post-surgical, MICU, CTICU).
This position is 100% in-patient.
Schedule : 3x12hr shifts with 4 hrs admin time; rotating days / nights / weekends. Some holiday coverage required. May work 100% nights if preferred.
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
- Acute care certification required for APRNs
- 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
Preferred :
- 2 years of clinical experience in area of specialty.
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