Job Summary
The Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for Palliative Medicine will provide comprehensive care in an onsite, full-time capacity during daytime hours. This role is instrumental in delivering specialized medical support to patients requiring palliative interventions, focusing on symptom management and quality of life improvements.
Responsibilities
- Administer and prescribe medications and therapies as needed.
- Order and interpret results from laboratory tests and imaging studies.
- Engage in direct patient care, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.
- Educate patients and families regarding palliative care options and support resources.
- Maintain accurate documentation and follow protocols in patient management.
Qualifications
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
- National certification as either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
- Demonstrated experience in acute care or palliative settings is preferred.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for patient and team interactions.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare 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.
