Nurse Practitioner-Neurology/Epilepsy, 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 healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

This APN will be working outpatient only - with the Crystal Lake Ambulatory Neurology Clinic. 

Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm

• No nights/weekends/holidays
• No call 

Locations: Crystal Lake, McHenry and Huntley 

Responsibilities:

• Provides direct care to assigned patients as needed which demonstrates clinical expertise and advanced knowledge.
• Diagnoses and manages acute and chronic health problems within specialty area of practice.
• Collaborates with physicians and other health care professionals in area of clinical expertise.
• Consults with physicians and other professionals in areas of clinical expertise.
• Develops educational systems and strategies for teaching patients, families and staff on topics related to area of expertise.
• Mentors graduate nursing students in aspects of advanced nursing practice.
• Actively participates in and/or conducts research pertinent to area of expertise.

Clinical:

• Conducts comprehensive assessments of patients health status by taking health histories and performing advanced physical examinations in specialty area.
• Provides direct clinical care to assigned patients as needed.
• Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests to establish diagnoses and develop a comprehensive treatment plan.
• Prescribes medications, therapies, interventions and procedures according to clinical privileges.
• Documents in the medical record all care provided and/or procedures performed for which the Advanced Practice Nurse is responsible.
• Collaborates with all members of the multidisciplinary team to develop and direct an individualized and comprehensive treatment plan.
• Coordinates the discharge planning process with patients, families and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Consults with other specialties and disciplines as appropriate to meet all health care needs of patients.
• Acts as Consultant to other disciplines in specific areas of expertise.

Leadership/Organization:

• Advocates for patients, families, nursing staff and other members of the healthcare community.
• Maintains advanced certification and continuing education as required by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation and Advanced Nursing Practice Act.
• Assumes a leadership role in professional activities and organizations.
• Serves as a patient advocate and role models clinical practice that reflects "Patients First" philosophy.
• Assists in the development of policies and procedures in clinical area of expertise to establish standards for nursing practice.
• Participates in department and hospital committees and task forces to facilitate changes and develop processes to improve patient care utilizing evidenced based practice guidelines.
• Consults with nursing and hospital leadership (management) in the identification, evaluation and problem solving of clinical system and process issues.
• Collaborates with NM leadership teams to develop, implement and evaluate strategic plans for quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborates with physicians to lead changes in clinical practice.
• Collaborates with leaders in academic, political and financial institutions to promote health care reform.
• Serves as a consultant to the department of nursing in developing strategies for advancing nursing practice and leadership opportunities for nursing staff and APNs.

Education:

• Develops and provides comprehensive teaching strategies for patients and their families.
• Consults with patients and families regarding health care needs, health promotion, health management and disease prevention strategies.
• Develops and participates in programs to meet educational needs of nursing staff and other healthcare professio