Qureos Mentor

Northwestern Medicine

<div>The salary range for this position is $25.83 - $44.95 (Hourly Rate) 
 
Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement. 
 
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more. 
 
Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. 
 
We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service. 
 
Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment. 
 
Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. 
 
Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups. 
 
From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine. 
<div>Benefits:
<ul><li>$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)</li>
<li>$10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)</li>
<li>$1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)</li>
<li>$250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)</li>
<li>Matching 401(k)</li>
<li>Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage</li>
<li>Life insurance</li>
<li>Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus</li>
<li>Paid time off and Holiday pay</li> 
</ul></div> 
 
Description
The Value Analysis Coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization&rsquo;s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The Value Analysis Coordinator is responsible for coordinating activities of various stakeholders from NMHC Value Analysis and Strategic Sourcing Team and the vendor community to ensure high-responsiveness to customer needs and goals. This individual will coordinate activities related to Value Analysis and Product Committee meeting which include management of product requests utilizing Procured Health, meeting agenda, meeting minutes, product/service cost analysis, product/service introduction, trials and overall change initiatives on behalf of end users at all NM facilities which will require traveling to all locations.
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Value Analysis Committee Support.</li><li>
Monitors and reviews all new product requests with the Value Analysis Manager prior to each committee meeting.</li><li>
Gathers and completes necessary data for all new product requests and associated cost analyses.</li><li>
Coordinates committee meeting invites for new product requestors, i.e. Physicians and Department Leaders.</li><li>
Facilitates preparation of information/presentations for new product/service requests and coordinates meetings between staff, physicians and other appropriate parties in support of projects.</li><li>
Attends monthly committee meetings and documents key committee discussions and decisions.</li><li>
Documents identified and implemented cost savings initiatives and audits projected utilization and actual spend.</li><li>
Facilitates communications and applicable clinical literature to support product utilization, product conversions and additions, trials and committee activities.</li><li>
Records and prepares product and service utilization reports and updates. Introduces and educates departments and end users across NMHC regarding applicable sourcing/procurement/analytical tools, specifically Procured Health, that assists with tracking product requests, monitors spend/utilization and product information.</li><li>
Serves as intermediary between Strategic Sourcing Managers, Value Analysis Managers and end users, helping to screen and analyze new product introductions.</li><li>
Coordinates product trials between requesting departments and vendors.</li><li>
Collaborates with the Strategic Sourcing, Distribution and Logistics and any relevant distributors for product launches for both trials and product conversions.</li><li>
Assists in connecting relevant product education materials between requesting department, education team and associated vendor.</li><li>
AA/EOE</li></ul>
Qualifications
Required:
<ul><li>Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Art in Nursing, Business, Finance, Communication or Health Administration.</li><li>
Minimum of one to five years of clinical preferably in-hospital experience or relevant category management experience.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to facilitate change and achieve savings goals.</li></ul>
Preferred:
<ul><li>Master of Science or Master of Art in Nursing, Business, Finance, Communication or Health Administration.</li><li>
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint.</li><li>
Advanced skills in spreadsheet, word and presentation computer applications.</li><li>
Understanding of financial analysis and quantitative/qualitative assessment data.</li><li>
Analytical and problem solving skills.</li><li>
Knowledge of medical supplies, supply utilization and supply standardization using value analysis processes.</li><li>
Ability to organize workload and set priorities.</li><li>
Strong communication skills both written and verbal.</li></ul>
Equal Opportunity<div></div>
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.</div>

Value Analysis Coordinator

<div>The salary range for this position is $19.81 - $25.75 (Hourly Rate) 
 
Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement. 
 
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more. 
 
Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. 
 
We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service. 
 
Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment. 
 
Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. 
 
Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups. 
 
From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine. 
<div>Benefits:
<ul><li>$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)</li>
<li>$10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)</li>
<li>$1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)</li>
<li>$250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)</li>
<li>Matching 401(k)</li>
<li>Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage</li>
<li>Life insurance</li>
<li>Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus</li>
<li>Paid time off and Holiday pay</li> 
</ul></div> 
 
Description
The Phlebotomist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization&rsquo;s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The Phlebotomist provides expert phlebotomy services and must demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills. The phlebotomist must have the ability to function as part of a highly effective team that consistently puts &ldquo;Patients First&rdquo;.
The Phlebotomist is responsible for venipuncture collection and specimen processing. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to order entry in multiple systems, verification of test result receipt, patient information retrieval and lab reception/clerical duties and functions.
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Performs phlebotomy and other lab specimen collections per age related standards and in accordance with departmental policies, protocols and procedures.
</li><li>Demonstrates AIDET model and optimizes patient safety to reduce the likelihood of medical/health care errors.</li><li>
Receives and reviews physician orders; ensures that all necessary information is included for appropriate lab services. Enters accurate orders for lab tests in accordance with department policies, protocols and procedures.
</li><li>patient communication model and provides appropriate post-phlebotomy patient care.
</li><li>Processes specimens in a timely manner to ensure stability and integrity of samples including: labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, freezing and packaging specimens for transport in accordance with established protocols and policies.
</li><li>Reviews/Records refrigerator temperature(s) and QC/QA records. Areas of concern are recorded through the Corrective Action Log and reported to maintenance for repair. Findings are reported to supervisor or manager.</li><li>
Understands the operation and maintenance of equipment pertinent to the job. Follows up with all outstanding orders on manifest log, and communicates all timed, completed or uncompleted draws/charges/results as appropriate</li><li>
Communicates and notifies Laboratory and/or Physician of problems with specimen procurement for optimal care</li><li>
Maintains a safe work environment, holds self-accountable for safe work practices; including adhering to biohazard waste procedures and ensuring proper storage and timely pickup of biohazardous waste.</li><li>
Performs lab-related clerical duties include but not limited to order entry, verification of test result receipt, patient information retrieval as well as utilization of email, medical record systems, handheld and desktop devices, ordering and maintaining supply inventory, filing and sanitizing equipment as necessary</li><li>
Uses department&rsquo;s resources efficiently; participates in efforts to reduce costs and streamline work processes.</li><li>
Adheres to continuing education expectations; completes and signs-off on competency assessments</li><li>
Demonstrates the value of teamwork on a consistent basis; interacts with and assists others in a professional manner
</li><li>Applies critical thinking, sound decision making and judgment to investigate and resolve challenging situations</li><li>
Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.</li><li>
Performs other duties as assigned
</li></ul>Qualifications
Required:<ul><li> 
High School diploma or equivalent.</li><li>
Phlebotomy certification through a nationally recognized organization or training from a phlebotomy school or medical institution or one or more years of phlebotomy experience in a healthcare setting or CMA certification.</li></ul>
Preferred:<ul><li>
Experience performing phlebotomy on a broad range of patient&rsquo;s types.</li><li>
Experience with processing lab specimens, transferring specimens, and handling a centrifuge.</li><li>
Familiar with medical EMR systems.</li><li>
Knowledge of medical terminology.</li></ul>
Equal Opportunity<div></div>
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.</div>

Phlebotomist

<div>The salary range for this position is $16.60 - $21.58 (Hourly Rate) 
 
Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement. 
 
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more. 
 
Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. 
 
We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service. 
 
Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment. 
 
Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. 
 
Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups. 
 
From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine. 
Description
**This is a causal (non-benefited) position located at Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital. This role does not have a set schedule, and helps fill in to provide coverage for PTO, sick leave and high patient volumes. **
The Patient Transporter reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization&rsquo;s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li>
Specifically responsible for transporting patients as assigned.</li><li>
Responsible for verifying patient identity using two patient identifiers.</li><li>
Provide and adjust transport equipment for safety and comfort of the patient i.e., appropriate line, side rails.</li><li>
Required to disinfect/wipe down equipment with approved cleaning product between patient transports.</li><li>
Assist patients onto transport equipment. If patients need additional help, patient care should be asked to assist.</li><li>
Shows ownership over transport equipment, including routine cleaning, linen dressing and report an maintenance needs.</li><li>
Responsible for notifying nursing or ancillary personnel upon arrival or departure of patients.</li><li>
Attends to the care of documents relating to the patient e.g. ticket to ride.</li><li>
Reports immediately any unusual symptoms of patients i.e. fainting or shortness of breath during time of transport.</li><li>
Provides, moves and cares for transport equipment for the movement of patients.</li><li>
Utilizes appropriate infection control precautions including appropriate hand hygiene, proper PPE and follows isolation precautions to prevent infection.</li><li>
Responsible for safely transporting patient oxygen after being set up by clinician.</li><li>
Provides feedback to management regarding equipment conditions and availability.</li><li>
Other duties as assigned.</li></ul>
Qualifications
Required:<ul><li>
High school diploma or equivalent</li><li>
BLS through American Heart Association (or within 90 days of employment)</li></ul>
Preferred:
<ul><li>At least 1 year experience with patient transport handling</li></ul>
Equal Opportunity<div></div>
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.</div>

Patient Transporter-Casual Rotating Shift

<div>The salary range for this position is $22.76 - $22.76 (Hourly Rate) 
 
Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement. 
 
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more. 
 
Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. 
 
We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service. 
 
Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment. 
 
Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. 
 
Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups. 
 
From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine. 
Description
The Emergency Department Assistant (EDA) functions in an assistive role to the Registered Professional Nurse, in provision of direct and indirect patient care activities in the Emergency Department.
The EDA functions as a member of the ED multidisciplinary team under the direct supervision of the Registered Professional Nurse and ED Physician.
The Emergency Department Assistant reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial, adheres to the organization&rsquo;s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Follows established policies, procedures and standards of care in all areas of practice.</li><li>
Facilitates the coordination patient flow, assists health care team, and independently performs duties.</li><li>
Plans, organizes, and prioritizes daily activities and multiple tasks.</li><li>
Demonstrates familiarity with ED specific protocols and equipment.</li><li>
Gives and receives shift report.</li></ul>
Direct Patient Care Activities:<ul><li>
Provides wound care</li></ul><ul><li>
Cleanses and irrigates wounds using aseptic technique</li><li>
Applies simple and complex dressings appropriate to type of wound, including application of ointments (Neosporin, Silvadene) and impregnated dressings (Xeroform, Duoderm).</li><li>
Applies Steri-strips as directed</li><li>
Performs suture removal</li><li>
Assists with splinting and orthopedic devices</li></ul><ul><li>
Assists with positioning/immobilization of patients to enable casting</li><li>
Applies splinting/orthopedic devices (soft cervical collar, metal and plastic splints, wrist brace, sling, aircast, elastic bandage, knee and shoulder immobilizers, cast shoe, posterior mold, plaster cast)</li><li>
Instructs assistive devices and ensures patient competency in crutch walking, cane usage</li></ul><ul><li>
Performs ECGs</li><li>
Performs Stat, chest pain, ECGs within 10 minutes</li><li>
Accurately enters patient data for procedure</li></ul><ul><li>
Ensures order entry into Powerchart</li><li>
Retrieves previous ECGs for comparison</li><li>
Presents ECGs to ED Attending for review and documents activity</li><li>
Transmits data every two hours</li></ul><ul><li>
Performs phlebotomy in addition to specimen collection (urine, stool, sputum)</li><li>
Labels and processes specimens according to established protocols and policies</li><li>
Performs bedside waived testing procedures and maintains annual competency</li><li>
Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge process</li><li>
Prepares patient and room for MD or RN assessment, evaluation, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures (work may require lifting and positioning of patients)</li><li>
Obtains vital signs and routinely reassess vital signs</li><li>
Applies cardiac monitor/pulse oximetry</li><li>
Prepares oxygen, suction equipment, and other respiratory aids</li><li>
Collects and records intake and output</li><li>
Administers and assists with direct patient care and patient hygiene activities</li><li>
Makes rounds of patients and anticipates their needs</li><li>
Answers patient&rsquo;s call lights promptly</li><li>
Applies comfort and safety measures</li><li>
Transports and/or retrieves patients, specimens, equipment and/or supply as needed, including to front door on discharge.</li><li>
Documents on medical record all patient care provided, including charge voucher</li><li>
Removes fixed rings using ring cutter and ensures identity and possession of patient belongings</li><li>
Performs CPR</li><li>
Performs morgue care</li></ul>
Indirect Patient Care Activities:<ul><li>
Completes all necessary duties to ensure a clean, safe, attractive work environment</li><li>
Cleans, organizes, and prepares patient rooms; notifies appropriate personnel for mopping, garbage disposal</li></ul><ul><li>
Maintains stock of patient care items according to standards, orders accordingly in Powerchart</li><li>
Cleans and prepares for processing of equipment requiring sterilization</li><li>
Returns sterilized equipment to proper location and stores excess equipment</li><li>
Performs daily departmental room checks and bedside waived testing quality measures</li><li>
Assists with order entry and telephone response</li><li>
Utilizes and updates online patient and bed tracking systems</li></ul><ul><li>
Performs tasks and activities as delegated by the RN or MD to facilitate patient care and the efficient operations of the Emergency Department.</li><li>
Participates in Emergency Preparedness procedures</li></ul>
Qualifications
Required:<ul><li>
High School diploma or equivalent required.</li><li>
Previous patient care experience required with demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>
CPR certification from American Heart Association</li></ul>
Preferred:<ul><li>
Phlebotomy and ECG skills preferred.</li><li>
Strong customer service orientation and ability to work in a fast-paced environment desired.</li><li>
College degree or interest in health care field preferred.</li>
EMT-B certification helpful. 
<li>
</li></ul>Equal Opportunity<div></div>
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.</div>

Emergency Department Assistant-Feinberg ED Full-time Evenings

Emergency Department Assistant-Feinberg ED Full-time Days

<div>The salary range for this position is $43.75 - $43.75 (Hourly Rate) 
 
Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement. 
 
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more. 
 
Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. 
 
We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service. 
 
Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment. 
 
Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. 
 
Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups. 
 
From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine. 
<div>Benefits:
<ul><li>$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)</li>
<li>$10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)</li>
<li>$1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)</li>
<li>$250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)</li>
<li>Matching 401(k)</li>
<li>Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage</li>
<li>Life insurance</li>
<li>Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus</li>
<li>Paid time off and Holiday pay</li> 
</ul></div> 
 
Description
Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a new grad Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to work as an APP Fellow in our Emergency Medicine departments at Lake Forest Hosptial and Grayslake Emergency Center. The APP Fellow will work alongside and under supervision of MD and APP. Once fully trained, the APP can expect to care for 1.5pts/provider hour.
This is a one (1) yearlong fellowship
Compensation is $91k plus full benefits package
Schedule: ROTATING days, nights, weekends, and possibly holidays. No on-call
The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Certified Nurse Practitioner (APRN-CNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Fellow role reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adheres to the organization&rsquo;s Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all regulatory and accreditation standards.
The Advanced Practice Fellowship will provide leading-edge post-graduate, on-the-job training to prepare APP fellows for successful practice in a designated specialty, such as cardiology or hematology oncology. Exposed to a variety of clinical rotations, APP Fellows will refine critical thinking, diagnostic, and clinical skills necessary for managing complex medical situations and for providing safe, efficient and effective care to adult hospitalized patients in designated specialty.
The APP fellowship provides an opportunity for licensed advanced practice providers to receive 6 months of intensive clinical training and preparation for the acute care setting. Grounded in a rigorous didactic curriculum, this intensive training program will offer hands-on clinical care through structured clinical rotations in hospital medicine and designated specialty, as well as rotations in designated specialty ambulatory setting. The program places an emphasis on multi-disciplinary learning and communication.
All fellows will work under the direct guidance of APP preceptors and attending physicians. Upon completion, advanced practice fellows will have acquired enhanced skills in hospital medicine and designated specialty area, preparing them for APP acute care positions or ambulatory positions.
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Complete all requirements for credentialing and privileging at NMH for inpatient core privileges</li><li>
Attend all didactic lectures and educational opportunities scheduled for APP fellows</li><li>
Provide direct care to patients as assigned by clinical preceptors</li><li>
Collaborate and consult with physicians and other health care professionals as appropriate</li><li>
Develop organizational skills to manage a patient caseload</li><li>
Develop effective communication and presentation skills with the interdisciplinary team</li><li>
Develop a deep and broad knowledge base of the common disease processes for which patients are hospitalized through fellowship training and home study as appropriate</li><li>
Identify individual professional development needs and work w/APP preceptors/mentors to create opportunities for learning and practice</li><li>
Participate in APP Transition into Practice Program and monthly APP grand rounds.</li><li>
Clinical:<ul><li>
Conducts comprehensive assessments of patients&rsquo; health status by taking health histories and performing advanced physical examinations in specialty area.</li><li>
Provides direct clinical care to patients as needed.</li><li>
Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests to establish diagnoses and develop a comprehensive treatment plan.</li><li>
Orders/prescribes medications, therapies, interventions and procedures according to clinical privileges.</li><li>
Documents in the medical record all care provided and/or procedures performed for which the Advanced Practice Provider Fellow is responsible. Collaborates with all members of the multidisciplinary team to develop and direct an individualized and comprehensive treatment plan.</li><li>
Coordinates the discharge planning process with patients, families and all members of the multidisciplinary team.</li><li>
Consults with other specialties and disciplines as appropriate to meet all health care needs of patients.</li></ul></li><li>
Leadership:<ul><li>
Participates in unit/departmental/divisional or hospital committees/task forces and professional organizations.</li><li>
Advocates for patients, families, nursing staff and other members of the healthcare community.</li><li>
Consults with NM leadership in the identification, evaluation and problem solving of clinical system and process issues.</li></ul></li><li>
Education:<ul><li>
Teaches and counsels patients and families in preventive care, medical conditions, plan of care, anticipated outcomes, and the use of prescribed treatments and drugs.</li><li>
Develops and participates in programs to meet personal educational needs, and needs of the clinical team</li><li>
Provides formal and informal educational programs to healthcare professionals pertinent to APP fellow role.</li></ul></li><li>
Research/Quality/Outcomes:<ul><li>
Participate in/review evidence-based research/guidelines and apply to clinical practice.</li><li>
Participate in service-line specific quality initiatives and development of outcome metrics.</li></ul></li></ul>
Qualifications
Required<ul><li>
APRN-CNP Only:<ul><li>
Must have graduated from an accredited Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program</li><li>
For FNPs, must be able to obtain Emergency Medicine certification towards the end of the fellowship in order to work full-time in the ED after completing the fellowship program</li><li>
Meets all required qualifications of APRN-CNP job description</li><li>
Master&rsquo;s degree from an accredited school/college of nursing</li><li>
Registered Professional Nurse (IL) license</li><li>
Advance Practice Registered Nurse (IL) license</li><li>
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification</li></ul></li><li>
PA Only:<ul><li>
Meets all required qualifications of PA job description</li><li>
Must have graduated from an accredited PA program</li><li>
PA (IL) license</li></ul></li><li>
All required to hold and maintain:<ul><li>
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association) certification</li></ul></li></ul>
Equal Opportunity<div></div>
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.</div>

APP Fellowship

<div>The salary range for this position is $67.03 - $93.84 (Hourly Rate) 
 
Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement. 
 
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more. 
 
Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. 
 
We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service. 
 
Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment. 
 
Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. 
 
Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups. 
 
From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine. 
<div>Benefits:
<ul><li>$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)</li>
<li>$10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)</li>
<li>$1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)</li>
<li>$250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)</li>
<li>Matching 401(k)</li>
<li>Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage</li>
<li>Life insurance</li>
<li>Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus</li>
<li>Paid time off and Holiday pay</li> 
</ul></div> 
 
Description
The Director, Professional Practice and Development reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization&rsquo;s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The Director oversees leaders and staff including Magnet Program Manager, Clinical Practice Specialists, and Professional Development Specialists. Additionally, this position has oversight for the conceptual model and the following programs:<ul><li>
PTAP accreditation</li><li>
ANCC Magnet Recognition and other recognition programs</li><li>
NDNQI Quality and Nurse Satisfaction</li><li>
Clinical Staff/Patient Education/Needs Assessment</li><li>
Nursing Competency Program</li><li>
NM Ready/Transition into Practice</li><li>
Leadership/Pathways Development</li><li>
Nursing Annual Report/Nursing Now</li><li>
Academic Partnerships/Summer Extern Program</li><li>
Informatics Education</li><li>
Research/EBP</li><li>
Shared Governance</li><li>
Nursing Peer review</li></ul>
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Management of all staff in areas of responsibility in the region.</li><li>
Provide program or functional leadership, communication and coordination to support NM goals and strategic priorities:<ul><li>
Across units, departments, services or facilities</li><li>
With other regional departments or functions supporting the program/service</li></ul></li><li>
Establish and execute annual and long-term program or service goals, strategies and plans (including business plans) consistent with NM goals and strategies.</li><li>
Develop Departmental Budgets, Capital Equipment Planning List, and expansion planning with Department/Service Line leaders for Executive Leadership Approval.</li><li>
Responsible for achieving fiscal year targets set for quality, engagement and financial initiatives.</li><li>
Ensures adherence to performance and operations standards, including oversite for departmental policies and procedures.</li><li>
This role is responsible for the development of effective and efficient processes that maximize the value of care delivery in areas of oversight.</li><li>
Ensure departmental compliance with accreditation, licensure and other regulatory standards including Illinois Department Public Health (IDPH), Joint Commission and CMS.</li><li>
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clinical leadership as appropriate and senior management to ensure close coordination of medical staff and administrative goals, plans, and strategies.</li><li>
Responsible for the coordination and implementation of strategies that enhance the image of Northwestern Medicine hospitals in the region.</li><li>
Is accountable for quality and customer relationships in all component units:<ul><li>
Personally models, teaches, promotes Patients First</li><li>
Establishes and ensures compliance with exceptional quality and performance standards, oversees quality planning and management</li><li>
Provides leadership within the department and hospital in customer service</li><li>
Provides regional leadership in ensuring that processes, which span units, hospitals, services, and other managers&rsquo; departments and disciplines, are measured and improved collaboratively.</li><li>
Develops and maintains relationships with all customers, suppliers especially patients/families, physicians, and other caregivers and colleagues</li></ul></li><li>
Acts as a good citizen of the system as exemplified by integrity and ethics in personal behavior and willingness to participate in task forces, special events, and/or external community commitments.</li><li>
Manage managers and key professional/technical staff across units, ensuring that (as appropriate) these individuals fulfill pertinent human resources responsibilities: design of jobs, staffing, orientation, scheduling, coaching, monitoring and discipline, and communications (staff meetings)and current scope of practice</li><li>
Design, maintain, evaluate and innovate the organizational structure to accomplish the mission and strategy of department across the region.</li><li>
Conduct/ensures staff meetings, effective communication with all staff/managers and other means (minutes books, bulletin boards, memoranda, etc.); ensure full communication of all local hospital administrative update, customer satisfaction issues discussion, and opportunities for give and take with staff. Ensure that staff at all levels within units/hospitals/services has appropriate access to successive levels of management.</li><li>
Develop strategies which support Best People goals and management positions through<ul><li>
Early assessment of individuals with high potential</li><li>
Individual development plans</li><li>
Direct mentoring and monitoring of development plans</li></ul></li><li>
Strive for personal excellence in skills and knowledge required for effectiveness in current position; set and carry out personal development objectives as part of annual objective setting process which are appropriate for position and personal development objectives, e.g.:<ul><li>
Leadership roles in relevant professional groups</li><li>
Publication in professional publications</li><li>
Participation in relevant association meetings</li><li>
Continuing education as participant, presenter, and/or planner</li></ul></li><li>
Mentor/teach own and other staff through informal and formal role</li><li>
Monitors and creates strategies to advance nurse-sensitive quality outcomes and promotes excellence in nursing practice through continued application of Professional Nursing and Magnet Standards in all aspects of patient care</li><li>
Collaborates with the Academy to develop and evaluate professional development programs for all levels on campus</li><li>
Establishes and advances close working relationships with local Schools of Nursing (SON)</li><li>
Provides programmatic support for nursing professional development including certification and continuing education</li></ul>
Qualifications
Required:<ul><li>
Master&rsquo;s degree in Nursing, Business Administration or Healthcare Administration (or in progress to obtain within three years of assuming this role)</li><li>
Registered Nursing license issued by the State of Illinois</li><li>
Board Certification in Nursing Administration from ANCC or AONE (as eligible after two years in management role) OR Board Certified as a Fellow of American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) as eligible after five years director level experience.</li><li>
Seven to ten years progressive management roles including management of capital and operational budgets</li><li>
Current RN license or clinical license in the state in which the hospital resides (hospital setting)</li></ul>
Preferred:
<ul><li>Doctoral degree</li><li>
DNP or PhD in nursing or related field</li></ul>
Equal Opportunity<div></div>
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.</div>

Director-Nursing Professional Practice and Development

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