Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant-Hospital Medici

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

11 days ago

Illinois$61 - $84.50/hrFull TimeHospital Medicine

✓ No Call

Practice Authority in Illinois

Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Acute Care NP or PA – Hospital Medicine – No Call 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.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $61 - $84.50/hr

Signing bonus: $1.

401(k) with employer match.

Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No call required.

This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in United States.

Key Skills

Clinical ExpertisePatient CareDiagnosisManagementHealth OutcomesEducationMentoringQuality ImprovementResearchHealth HistoriesPhysical ExaminationsMedication PrescriptionLaboratory TestsPatient AdvocacyContinuing EducationConsultation

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant-Hospital Medici at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Hospital Medicine nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Hospital Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Hospital Medicine 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.

Compensation Analysis

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $127k to $176k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Illinois.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
Transparent compensation ($127k–$176k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Expertise, Patient Care, Diagnosis, Management, Health Outcomes, Education, Mentoring, Quality Improvement. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Hospital Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will conduct comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status, provide direct clinical care, and document all care provided. They will also mentor graduate students and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401k Matching, Lifecycle Benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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