Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant-Electrophysiology Sign-o

Position: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant-Electrophysiology, Full-time, Days, Sign-o[...]

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Electrophysiology (EP)

Full-Time, Days – Sign‑On Bonus

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference. We pride ourselves on a patient‑first approach and competitive benefits including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and comprehensive life cycle benefits.

Job Description

Sign‑on bonus determined based on experience.

Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to work in our Electrophysiology (EP) department. The role involves a mix of inpatient and outpatient patient care.

Schedule

Monday – Friday

Locations

McHenry Hospital (primary) & Huntley Hospital

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates clinical expertise and expanded knowledge through patient care activities which may include diagnosis and management of a wide range of health problems.
• Responsible for health outcome of an assigned patient population.
• Collaborates with physicians and other health professionals in the area of clinical expertise.
• Develops appropriate educational systems for patients, families and staff in areas of expertise.
• Mentors graduate students in aspects of advanced practice and patient care.
• Actively participates in quality improvement and/or research pertinent to area of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive appraisal of patients' health status by taking histories and performing physical examinations.
• Provide direct clinical care to patients.
• Prescribe and order medications, therapies; order/interprets laboratory tests, x‑rays and procedures according to clinical privileges.
• Evaluate patients to determine need for further health care.
• Provide comprehensive teaching to patients and families.
• Document all care and education provided and/or procedures performed in the medical record.
• Refer to other disciplines as appropriate.
• Act as consultant to other disciplines in areas of expertise.
• Integrate research‑based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision making.
• Exemplify a professional image in appearance, manner and presentation.
• Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community.
• Maintain certifications and continuing education as required for licensure and privileging.
• Serve as a patient advocate and role model for the “Patients First” philosophy.
• Participate in unit/departmental/divisional or hospital committees/task forces as appropriate.
• Develop and participate in programs to meet continuing education needs of staff.
• Provide formal education to internal and external groups pertinent to specialty area.
• Participate in quality improvement and/or research initiatives for specific patient populations.

Qualifications Required

• Master’s degree from an accredited nursing program or an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Acute‑care certification required for APRNs (inpatient experience as an NP will be considered in lieu of acute‑care certification).
• Current license as a Registered Nurse in Illinois; for APRN – current license in Illinois as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse; for PA – current license in Illinois as a Physician Assistant.
• Credentialed through Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office (MSO).
• Cardio‑pulmonary resuscitation – BLS, issued by the American Heart Association.

Preferred

• 3+ years of cardiology or EP experience.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

AI tools may be used in the candidate review process; all employment decisions are made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that support physical, emotional, and financial well‑being. Please visit our benefits section to learn more.

Sign‑On Bonus Eligibility

Internal employees and re‑hires who left Northwestern Medicine within the last 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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