Northwestern Memorial Healthcare seeks an experienced Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team. This part-time role is responsible for inpatient management and care coordination on the cardiac surgery step-down unit, focusing on a patient-first approach within a leading healthcare organization.
What You'll Do
- Conduct comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status through health histories and physical examinations.
- Provide direct clinical care and prescribe medications, therapies, and diagnostic tests according to clinical privileges.
- Evaluate patients to determine their need for further healthcare.
- Provide comprehensive teaching to patients and families, documenting all care and education provided.
- Refer to other disciplines as appropriate and serve as a consultant in areas of expertise.
- Integrate research-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision-making.
- Maintain certifications and continuing education as required for licensure and privileging.
- Serve as a patient advocate and participate in unit, departmental, divisional, or hospital committees as appropriate.
- Provide formal education to both internal and external groups pertinent to your specialty.
- Participate in quality improvement and research initiatives for your patient population.
What We're Looking For
- A Master’s degree from an accredited school/college of nursing OR a Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
- Acute care certification required for APRNs.
- Current license as a Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Illinois with national certification OR Current license as a Physician Assistant in Illinois.
- Eligibility to apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number.
- Ability to be privileged and credentialed through the Medical Staff Office (MSO).
- BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience as an APP in cardiac surgery within ICU and/or step-down units.
Benefits & Compensation
- Hourly rate: $65.00 - $86.20
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness
- 401(k) matching
- Lifecycle benefits
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located at 251 E. Huron, Chicago, IL, working 20 hours per week.
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer 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.
