Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Inpatient Endocrinology and Glucose Manageme

13 days ago
United States$79.67/hrFull TimeEndocrinology

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Inpatient Endocrinology and Glucose Manageme in United States. 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conducts comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status by taking health histories and performing physical examinations in clinical area.
  • Provides direct clinical care to patients.
  • Prescribes/orders medications, therapies; orders/interprets laboratory tests, x-rays and procedures according to clinical privileges.
  • Evaluates patients to determine their need for further health care.

Requirements

  • 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 Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program/Current license as a Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Hourly rate: $79.67/hr.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Inpatient Endocrinology and Glucose Manageme.

Key Skills

Inpatient endocrinologyGlucose managementPatient assessmentPhysical examinationClinical diagnosisMedication prescriptionPatient educationElectronic medical record documentationQuality improvementClinical researchAdvanced practice nursingPhysician assistant practiceInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient advocacyACLS certificationBLS certification
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Position Insights

Endocrinology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Endocrinology position at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Nationally, Endocrinology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $260k, with the typical range spanning $200k to $340k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

This position also offers production-based compensation: $80 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Inpatient endocrinology, Glucose management, Patient assessment, Physical examination, Clinical diagnosis, Medication prescription, Patient education, Electronic medical record documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Endocrinology role.

Core responsibilities: The Advanced Practice Provider will conduct comprehensive health appraisals, manage inpatient diabetes and endocrinology patients, and prescribe medications or therapies. They will also collaborate with the medical team, provide patient education, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Benefits package: Tuition reimbursement, Loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, Lifecycle benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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