Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant-Interventional Gastroenterology, Full-time, Days

Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

Northwestern Medicine is making a significant investment in advancing care for patients with digestive health conditions. As part of this commitment, the Digestive Health Institute is launching a new, state-of-the-art, 20,000-square-foot Center for Advanced Endoscopy at Central DuPage Hospital. We are currently seeking a highly motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Interventional Gastroenterology team.

The Center for Advanced Endoscopy will function at the level of an academic medical center, equipped with leading-edge technologies and procedures including third space endoscopy, endobariatrics, interventional EUS, complex ERCP, flexible robotic endoscopy, and pioneering applications of artificial intelligence in endoscopy. Patients will benefit from concierge-level care from referral through treatment, reflecting Northwestern Medicine’s core values of Patients First and Care Where You Live.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking program centered on innovation, education, and global collaboration. The center will incorporate advanced training platforms such as simulation, augmented reality, and live-streamed procedures.

As an Advanced Practice Provider (APP), you will collaborate closely with internationally recognized endoscopists and a world-class clinical team. You will play a key role in both inpatient and outpatient care, including:

• Leading independent and collaborative clinics
• Piloting telemedicine initiatives
• Rounding on hospitalized patients
• Developing and implementing care plans
• Mentoring clinical staff

You will serve as a trusted partner to patients navigating complex diagnoses, delivering compassionate, high-quality care every step of the way.

Schedule: Monday- Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm. 

• No weekend or holidays at this time; might include Saturday coverage in the future
• No call currently; potential future call 

Locations: Central DuPage Hospital (Winfield) & Delnor Hospital (Geneva) 

• Primarily at Central DuPage Hospital 
• Potential clinic coverage at CDH, Delnor or Naperville (Raymond Road location) 

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