Job Summary
The Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Palliative Medicine will play a pivotal role within a dedicated interprofessional care team in Lake Forest, Illinois. This full-time, daytime position focuses on delivering compassionate patient-centered care to individuals with serious illnesses, advancing both treatment and quality of life.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with a team of physicians and healthcare professionals to provide optimal patient care.
- Assist in establishing and achieving patient-centered goals of care.
- Prescribe and order medications and therapies as needed.
- Order and interpret laboratory tests and x-rays to facilitate appropriate medical evaluations.
Qualifications
- Must hold a master’s degree in nursing or a related field.
- Must possess a valid license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
- Experience in acute care or palliative settings is preferred.
- Strong skills in communication and teamwork.
Northwestern Medicine 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.
