Advanced Practice Provider - Inpatient/Hospital-Based
About The Position
We are seeking a licensed Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the inpatient program at Swedish Hospital and Evanston Hospital. The provider serves as the primary clinician responsible for direct care of inpatient admissions, including chart reviews, initial clinical evaluations, and ongoing medication management. The role involves regularly consulting and discussing complex cases with collaborating physicians, providing routine patient updates to unit staff during clinical staffings, conducting collateral calls, leading family meetings, and overseeing discharge planning. This is a full-time position with a Monday-through-Friday schedule from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., occasional evening coverage, and on-call coverage six weekends per year. The hourly pay range is $61.54 to $81.73; the offered rate is determined by factors including the candidate’s expertise and years of experience.
Requirements
- Current Illinois APRN or PA licensure, or licensure pending.
- Active DEA registration with Schedule III prescribing authority.
- Eligibility to prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorder.
- Strong clinical judgment and commitment to evidence-based care.
- Ability to work collaboratively under established protocols and Medical Director oversight.
Nice To Haves
- Three or more years of inpatient clinical experience is strongly preferred.
- Experience in psychiatry, addiction medicine, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), or behavioral health is preferred.
- Experience caring for a volume of eight or more patients per day, including multiple daily admissions or new assessments.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary clinician responsible for direct care of inpatient admissions.
- Conduct chart reviews and initial clinical evaluations.
- Manage medications on an ongoing basis.
- Consult and discuss complex cases regularly with collaborating physicians.
- Provide routine patient updates to unit staff during clinical staffings and conduct collateral calls.
- Lead family meetings.
- Oversee the complete discharge planning process.
Benefits
- Career pathways to promote professional growth and development.
- Various medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
- CME allowance of $3,000 and 40 CME hours.
- Malpractice coverage.
- Wellness program plan.
- Health and flexible spending savings account options.
- Retirement options with company match.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Community involvement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
