Benefits
Description
Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for either a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant to work in our inpatient only Thoracic Surgery department. The position is with the CTI Thoracic Surgery Team. This inpatient team includes rotating time in the OR, inpatient post-surgical unit, and as a part of the Chest Procedure Service. OR procedures include robotic surgery, minimally invasive procedures (VATS/laparoscopic), and some open surgeries to include esophagectomy, lung resection, mediastinal mass resection, tracheal resection, hiatal hernia repairs and Trach/Feeding tube placement . Chest procedure service is primarily bedside procedures including thoracentesis, chest tube/pigtal/pleurx placement, bedside fibrinolytic and talc pleurodesis and bronchoscopy which the provider will be credentialed to perform procedures independently. Time is evenly split between each aspect (OR, Floor) of the service.
Schedule: M-F, 4x10s with some weekend coverage (every 6-7 weeks), the days off after will vary since the days worked each week will vary; no nights/on-call
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. Confers with collaborating physician and other health professionals in 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:
Conducts comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status by taking health histories and performing physical examinations in clinical area. Provides direct clinical care to patients. Prescribes/orders medications, therapies; orders/interprets laboratory tests, x-rays and procedures according to clinical privileges. Evaluates patients to determine their need for further health care. Provides comprehensive teaching to patients and families. Documents in the medical record all care and education provided and/or procedures performed for which the Licensed Advanced Practice Provider is responsible. Refers to other disciplines as appropriate. Consultant to other disciplines in areas of expertise. Integrates research based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision making. Exemplifies a professional image in appearance, manner and presentation. Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community. Maintains certifications and continuing education as required for licensure and privileging. Serves as a patient advocate and role model for 'Patients First'. Participates in unit/departmental/divisional or hospital committees/task forces as appropriate. Provides comprehensive teaching strategies for patients and their families. Develops and participates in programs to meet continuing education needs of staff. Serves as a role model and preceptor to students. Provides formal education to both internal and external groups pertinent to area of specialty. Participates in quality improvement and/or research initiatives for specific patient population as appropriate.
Qualifications
Required:
Preferred:
Equal Opportunity
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment 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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