Nurse Practitioner - Medical Genetics Program

Nurse Practitioner - Medical Genetics Program

NorthShore University HealthSystem

paid time off, tuition reimbursement

United States, Illinois, Evanston

2650 Ridge Avenue (Show on map)

Jun 02, 2026

Hourly Pay Range:

$57.69 - $75.77 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights

Position: Advanced Practice Provider - Nurse Practitioner - Medical Genetics

Location: Evanston Hospital, Evanston, IL

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time (average of 40 hours/week)

Hours: Monday through Friday during regular business hours. No holidays, weekends, or call.

Required Travel: n/a

Outpatient Role

Job Description

Exciting opportunity to join Endeavor Health in the Department of Medical Genetics - High Risk Breast Services. Functions in the role of expert clinician, educator, consultant and coordinator of care. In collaboration with the Physicians and Genetic Counselor's, the APN plans, coordinates, monitors and evaluates the clinical care and services for patients and families by providing clinical support to improve access to care, patient care, and outcomes. The APN serves as a resource and primary contact to assist the patient and family in navigating healthcare and coordination of care/treatment in Personalized Medicine.

Obtains detailed family histories and constructs family history (pedigree) documents

Assesses and analyzes hereditary and nonhereditary disease risk factors

Identifies potential genetic conditions or genetic predisposition to disease (i.e. level of risk)

Educates and provides emotional support to individual patients and their families

Provides direct patient care for patients at risk for or affected by diseases with a genetic component

Facilitates genetic testing and interprets test results and lab reports in some cases

Assists with downstream activation of positive results whether germline or the MCED

High Risk Breast Follow Up (performs breast examinations, orders related radiology testing)/ROR visits

Participates in research initiatives, community/provider engagement projects or outreach

Cross Specialty support for studies requiring Personalized Medicine input (e.g. PRS, ROR, guidance for other studies)

Primary Care Initiatives (e.g. Population Screening Testing)

Expands and manages digital outreach and clinical programming including social media and web content

Activation strategies (Organization and 3rd party vendor/collaborations initiated)

Virtual Offerings patient, community, and provider facing (e.g. educational forums)

Collaborates with Specialty and new hospital systems to integrate genetic services as part of their care

Qualifications:

License: Advanced Practice Licensure (APN) Licensure in the State of IL required; Federal DEA and Illinois Controlled Substance License required

Education: Completion of Master's level program in specialty area

Certification: BLS/CPR certification required

Experience: Prior APN experience preferred

Special Knowledge and Skills Required:

Complete City Of Hope course work within 2 years of employment.

High level of analytical ability is required. Must be able to collect, analyze, and interpret data in order to solve problems requiring a professional level of knowledge in a specific discipline and/or design relatively complex clinical or administrative systems and programs.

Ability to effectively communicate with all health care team members.

Must be comfortable making decisions regarding procedures, plans and schedules related to activities, projects, and assignments.

Must be proficient in using PC/laptop, computer software, Excel, Word, Power Point, Progeny, LCD projector, and pediatric scale

Benefits:

Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options

Health Savings Account Options

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking at designated locations

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Community Involvement Opportunities

CME allowance

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

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