About the job
Join the dedicated Medical Oncology team at Northwestern Medicine as a dynamic Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. This role offers a unique opportunity to deliver exceptional patient care and collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals in a supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Exhibit clinical expertise and advanced knowledge through comprehensive patient care, including diagnosing and managing various health conditions.
- Assume responsibility for the health outcomes of a designated patient population.
- Collaborate with physicians and healthcare professionals in clinical decision-making.
- Design and implement educational initiatives for patients, families, and staff.
- Mentor graduate students in advanced practice and patient care methodologies.
- Engage in quality improvement and research initiatives relevant to the specialty.
Core Duties:
- Conduct thorough evaluations of patients' health by taking health histories and performing physical assessments.
- Administer direct clinical care to patients.
- Prescribe medications and therapies, and order and interpret laboratory tests and imaging as per privileges.
- Assess patients' needs for further healthcare services.
- Provide extensive educational support to patients and their families.
- Document all care and education provided in the medical records accurately.
- Refer patients to appropriate specialists as necessary.
- Act as a consultant in areas of expertise to other healthcare disciplines.
- Incorporate evidence-based knowledge and clinical expertise into decision-making processes.
- Maintain a professional demeanor in appearance and communication.
- Advocate for patients, families, colleagues, and the community.
- Stay current with certifications and continuing education requirements for licensure and privileges.
- Serve as a role model for the