Job Summary
The provider delivers advanced clinical care to hospitalized patients, including those receiving intensive care. Working in collaboration with physicians, the provider evaluates health needs, supports patient care, and performs inpatient procedures. The role also contributes to patient education, accurate clinical records, and ongoing quality improvement.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive health appraisals and assessments.
- Manage patient care in the intensive care unit and perform inpatient procedures in coordination with physicians.
- Educate patients about their care and health needs.
- Complete and maintain clinical documentation.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree from an accredited nursing or physician assistant program.
- Current Illinois licensure.
- Acute care certification for APRN candidates.
- Eligibility for credentialing through the Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office.
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.
