Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Palliative Medicine team in Lake Forest, Illinois. This full-time position requires a passionate individual to contribute to our ongoing commitment to medical innovation and enhance patient care in a supportive healthcare environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive palliative care to patients, focusing on pain management and quality of life.
- Conduct assessments and develop care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including laboratory work and imaging studies.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Educate patients and families on treatment options and palliative care processes.
Qualifications
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
- Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
- Experience in palliative care or a related field is preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Northwestern Medical Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
