Advanced Practice Provider, NP or PA-C, Cardiology, Chicago - Full Time

American Addiction Centers • Chicago, IL

4d • $55 - $82 • Onsite

About The Position

Advocate Masonic Hospital is seeking an experienced and patient-focused Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Ambulatory Cardiology team. This role offers the opportunity to develop a comprehensive outpatient cardiology practice within a collaborative, high-acuity cardiovascular program. The APP will play a key role in managing patients across the continuum of care, including pre-operative evaluations, post-hospital discharges, post-procedural follow-ups, and ongoing ambulatory cardiology management. This position is ideal for an APP seeking a stable weekday schedule, strong clinical support, and long-term professional growth within cardiology.

Requirements

• Active RN, and APRN/APRN-FPA/APNP or other APRN license(s) in state(s) of practice
• Active national board certification in area of clinical practice and populations served
• Active DEA registration prior to hire
• If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire
• Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire
• Master’s Degree in Nursing
• No experience required
• Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others.
• Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.

Nice To Haves

• After successful completion of orientation, opportunity to work four 9-hour clinic shifts per week
• No weekday call responsibilities
• After establishing an independent ambulatory practice (typically 12–15 months, based on experience), all APPs participate in inpatient cardiology weekend service
• Coverage requirement: approximately 5–6 weekends per year
• This is not on-call duty
• Work schedules are adjusted to accommodate weekend coverage
• Weekend differential pay is provided for all weekend shifts worked

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality outpatient care for cardiology and interventional cardiology patients, including: Pre-operative and pre-procedure assessments, Post-hospital discharge visits, Post-interventional follow-up (e.g., PCI, cath procedures), Longitudinal follow-up for established cardiology patients
• Collaborate closely with interventional cardiologists, general cardiologists, inpatient cardiology teams, and clinical support staff
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, procedures, medications, and care plans
• Participate in care coordination to ensure continuity between inpatient and outpatient settings
• Practice evidence-based medicine while supporting quality outcomes and patient satisfaction
• Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition. This includes ordering, performing, and interpreting appropriate diagnostic studies and prescription of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and therapies.
• Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives.
• Provides health promotion, disease prevention and disease management counseling and education of patients and families.
• Manages patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and within scope of practice.
• Seeks physician or other healthcare team member consultation or referrals as appropriate.
• Escalates need for more emergent or specialized care when necessary.
• Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Substantiates and submits professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices.
• Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team and/or health or community agencies.
• Performs office or hospital procedures in accordance with specialty practice, competency and granted privileges (where applicable).
• Participates in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives/performance activities, organizational and/or departmental meetings and committees, peer review, and workgroups as necessary.
• Participates in education and/or onboarding of new team members, students, and other health care professionals.
• Seeks experiences to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and advance the profession within and outside of the organization.
• Maintains standards of productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics to ensure optimal, safe and timely patient care delivery.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level