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Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Rube W

at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Location Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit Northwestern Medical Group
Job REQID 135257
Job Function Advanced Practice RN
Shift Day Job (1st)

 

Benefits
$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
$10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
$1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
$250 Wellbeing Fund per year($125 for part-time)
Matching 401(k)
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
Life insurance
Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
Paid time off and Holiday pay
Pay Starting at: $54.00+ per hour based on experience
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Description
Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for either a Physician Assistant or a Nurse Practitioner to work in our Rube Walker Blood Center (RWBC) with a focus on patients who are receiving apheresis or hematologic procedures. RWBC is an apheresis unit and infusion suite (for blood products and IVIG). The apheresis unit performs stem cell and CAR-T cell collections,CAR-T infusions, photopheresis, and therapeutic apheresis (plasma exchange, red blood cell exchange, and leukoreduction). The advanced practice provider (APP) is responsible for inpatient and outpatient apheresis consults: this includes communicating and coordinating plan with the requesting service, obtaining history and physical exam of the patient, providing teaching for patient/ family and obtaining informed consent, developing a treatment plan, and writing orders for the apheresis procedure, communicating the treatment plan with the RWBC nursing staff, and monitoring for complications related to procedure.
Schedule: 3x12s; Clinic hours are M-F (7:30a-8p) rotating schedule;rotating on call schedule with a minimum of one weekend of call coverage per month. Possible holiday on-call coverage.
TheAPPis responsible for daily assessment of patients in the unit that are undergoing stem cell and CAR-T cell collection to ensure they are medically suitable for collection. They also address any symptoms and medical issues that arise during the time of the collection. For patients undergoing infusion in the suite, theAPPmay be called to assess and treat a patient if they are having symptoms or a reaction during the infusion. TheAPPwill also be involved in clinical trials conducted in RWBC which would include meeting with investigators and study staff to determine apheresis needs for the clinical trial, and then educating and communicating with RWBC staff the specific requirements of the clinical trial.
TheAPPwill spendapproximately 25% inpatient (consults) and 75% outpatient, with a fair amount of independence. Prescribes medications, diet, supplies according to clinical privileges. Temporary practice (license pending) does not include prescriptive authority. Orders and follows-upappropriate laboratory tests, X-rays, EKG's, and diagnostic procedures specified in clinical privileges. Evaluates patients to determine their need for further health care. Teaches and counsel patients and families in preventive care, medical conditions, plan of care, anticipated outcomes, and the use of prescribed treatments and drugs. Documents in the medical record all care provided and/or procedures performed for which the Licensed Advanced Practice Provider is responsible. Refers to other disciplines asappropriate. Directs and operates nurse-administered clinics designed to serve stable patients. Consultant to other disciplines in areas of expertise. Professional, Demonstrates the following professional attributes: Integrates research-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision making.... For full info follow application link.

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 or sexual orientation.

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Job Posting: 11926642

Posted On: May 24, 2024

Updated On: Jun 23, 2024

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