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

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.
• 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
• Privileged and credentialed through the Medical Staff Office (MSO)
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation - BLS, issued by the American Heart Association
• Clinical experience should include inpatient care management for either trauma or general surgery patient populations
• Preferred:
• 1-2 years of experience in general or trauma surgery
• 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

Benefits

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for either a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant to work in our inpatient Trauma Surgery department. The Inpatient Trauma Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) support clinical operations by conducting daily patient assessments, participating in multidisciplinary morning rounds, delivering postoperative education, and coordinating care across interdisciplinary teams. Responsibilities include performing interval histories and physical examinations, documenting patient encounters, and interpreting daily laboratory and imaging results. APPs play a key role in ensuring continuity of care for patients while collaborating closely with rotating attending physicians and resident services. Schedule: 4 ten hours shifts per week and Saturday coverage will be required (One out of every 4 weeks). The Saturday shift will be incorporated into the providers 4 shifts per week and not in addition to. No nights, on-call, or holidays. 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.

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