Job Summary
The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for delivering holistic primary healthcare in an outpatient environment. This role encompasses performing patient assessments, executing minor medical procedures, and offering immediate care support as needed. The Nurse Practitioner will work closely with physicians to enhance patient health results and engage in programs aimed at improving care quality.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and physical examinations.
- Perform minor procedures as required in an outpatient setting.
- Provide acute care access support to patients.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to improve patient health outcomes.
- Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree from an accredited program in nursing or a physician assistant curriculum.
- Current licensure to practice in the state of Illinois.
- Credentialed through the Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office.
- BLS certification required.
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.
