Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant - Neurology, Movement Disorders, 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 has an exciting opportunity for either a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant to work in our outpatient Neurology department with a focus on Movement Disorders.  The APP will manage and see follow-up patients. This patient panel requires frequent follow-up visits, and as our Movement Disorders Neurology patient volumes continue to grow, timely access to care will be increasingly important. This role will provide the necessary follow-up access to support this patient population and ensure continuity of care.

Ambulatory only

Schedule: Monday through Friday

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 specific area of clinical expertise.
• Develops appropriate educational systems for patients, families and staff in areas of expertise.
• Mentor graduate students in aspects of advanced practice and patient care.
• Actively participates in quality improvement and/or research pertinent to area of expertise. 

Responsibilities: 

• Provide direct clinical care to patients.
• Conduct comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status by taking health histories and performing physical examinations in clinical area of expertise.
• Clinical management of advanced and atypical parkinsonism
• Provide care for patients in advanced stages of movement disorders — including homebound individuals, those with dementia requiring extensive/frequent visits, and those with multiple comorbidities.
• Triage and see patients in person or virtually for any worrisome messages, questions, or concerns
• Manage continuous levodopa infusions (e.g. subcutaneous, gastro-jejunal systems), which often require more frequent clinical visits
• Assist with local clinical trial study visits
• Assist in regional program building and development for the Movement Disorders division
• Help coordinate multidisciplinary round
• Prescribe/order medications, therapies; order/interpret laboratory tests, x-rays and procedures according to clinical privileges.
• Evaluate patients to determine their need for further health care.
• Provide comprehensive teaching to patients and families.
• Document in the medical record all care and education provided and/or procedures performed for which the Licensed Advanced Practice Provider is responsible.
• Refer to other disciplines as appropriate.
• Serve as a 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 "Patients First".
• Participate in unit/departmental/divisional or hospital committees/task forces as appropriate.
• Employ comprehensive teaching strategies for patients and their families.
• Develop and participate in programs to meet continuing education needs of staff.
• Serve as a role model and preceptor to students.
• Provide formal education to both internal and external groups pertinent to area of specialty
• Participate in quality improvement and/or research initiatives for specific patient population as appropriate. 

Qualifications

Required:

• Master’s degree from an accredited school/college of nursing OR master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program  
• Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by a national certifying body as approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board. OR Mast