Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner-Urology

Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner – Urology (Full‑time, Days)

The hourly rate for this position ranges from $61.00 to $76.25. Placement within this range depends on relevant work experience and internal equity.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports physical, emotional, and financial well‑being. For more information, visit our Benefits page.

Northwestern Medicine is a community of purpose‑driven clinicians committed to world‑class care. It partners with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine to drive medical innovation and breakthrough research.

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part‑time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part‑time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part‑time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part‑time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual employee salary increase and incentive bonus
• Paid time off and holiday pay

This Advanced Practice Provider will work in our Urology department, performing a mix of ambulatory clinic, inpatient rounding, and first‑assist responsibilities.

Schedule:

Monday – Friday, daytime hours. Locations:
Lake Forest and Glenview.

• Demonstrate clinical expertise and expanded knowledge through patient care activities, including diagnosis and management of a wide range of health problems.
• Be responsible for health outcomes of an assigned patient population.
• Collaborate with physicians and other health professionals.
• Develop educational systems for patients, families, and staff.
• Mentor graduate students in advanced practice and patient care.
• Participate in quality improvement and/or research.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ health status.
• Provide direct clinical care to patients.
• Prescribe or order medications, therapies, laboratory tests, x‑rays and procedures according to clinical privileges.
• Evaluate patients to determine further health‑care requirements.
• Teach patients and families.
• Document all care, education, and procedures in the medical record.
• Refer to other disciplines as appropriate.
• Act as a consultant to other disciplines.
• Integrate research‑based knowledge and clinical expertise into decision making.
• Exemplify a professional image.
• Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community.
• Maintain certifications and continuing education for licensure and privileging.
• Serve as a patient advocate and role model for “Patients First.”
• Participate in committees, task forces, or hospital initiatives.
• Develop and deliver teaching strategies to patients and families.
• Develop and deliver programs to meet staff continuing‑education needs.
• Act as a preceptor and provide formal education to internal and external groups.
• Participate in quality improvement and/or research initiatives.

• Master’s degree from an accredited school/college of nursing or a Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• Acute‑care certification required for APRNs (inpatient experience as an NP may be considered in lieu of certification).
• First Assist certification for all APRNs.
• Current license as a Registered Nurse in Illinois and as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Illinois, or current license as a Physician Assistant in Illinois.
• Credentialed through the Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office (MSO).
• Cardio‑Pulmonary Resuscitation – BLS issued by the American Heart Association.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

All new hires undergo a background check that includes criminal history. Results are evaluated case‑by‑case following all applicable laws.

AI tools may be used during parts of the candidate review process, but all employment decisions are made by a person.

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position may be eligible depending on the job family.