Job Summary
The organization is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Palliative and Supportive Medicine team in Orland Park, Illinois. This full-time position operates during daytime hours and requires onsite presence at the medical office locations within Park and Palos Hospital. The role involves providing compassionate care to patients with serious illnesses, focusing on enhancing their quality of life through expert medical support.
Responsibilities
- Provide holistic care to patients in a palliative and supportive environment.
- Perform assessments and develop treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including laboratory tests and x-rays.
- Offer on-call coverage to ensure continuous patient support and care.
Qualifications
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
- Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
- Experience in palliative care or a related specialty is preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients and their families.
Northwestern Medicine 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.
