Advanced Practice Provider, Critical Care
About The Position
The Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) demonstrates the knowledge and clinical expertise necessary to manage the care of critically ill adult patients. The APP functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary critical care team, working in close collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care. Responsibilities include evaluating and treating acute illnesses and injuries, ordering and interpreting diagnostic and laboratory tests, prescribing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments, and performing invasive procedures in accordance with established protocols, policies, and evidence-based practice standards. The APP participates in the assessment and management of new admissions to the critical care unit and provides expert education, consultation, and patient advocacy to ensure optimal outcomes.
Requirements
- Licensed to provide either advanced practice nursing services in the State of Illinois as issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation in accordance with the Illinois Nurse Practice Act OR physician assistant services as issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation in accordance with the Illinois Physician Assistant Practice Act of 1987
- Licensed by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and State of Illinois for prescribing of narcotics.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications
- Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP)
- 2+ years of critical care patient management experience
- Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hospital environment while maintaining patient-centered focus.
Responsibilities
- Manage the care of critically ill adult patients.
- Function as an integral member of the interdisciplinary critical care team.
- Evaluate and treat acute illnesses and injuries.
- Order and interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests.
- Prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments.
- Perform invasive procedures in accordance with established protocols, policies, and evidence-based practice standards.
- Participate in the assessment and management of new admissions to the critical care unit.
- Provide expert education, consultation, and patient advocacy to ensure optimal outcomes.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Vacation and holiday time off
- Well-being time
- Sick leave
- CME time and dollars
- Health, life, dental, and retirement plans
- Paid occurrence-based malpractice
- Concierge relocation services
- Student Loan repayment counseling
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
