Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery, Part-Time, Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

2d • $66 - $86

About The Position

Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner for its expanding Cardiac Surgery department. The Advanced Practice Provider provides inpatient care for postoperative cardiac surgery patients on the cardiac surgery step-down unit, including daily rounding, clinical assessment, treatment planning, and care coordination. There is no operating-room responsibility at this time.

The position is part-time, scheduled for 26 hours per week in 13-hour shifts. Call and weekend work are required; frequency is to be determined. The role includes direct patient care, assessment and treatment, patient and family education, collaboration with physicians and other health professionals, and participation in quality improvement, research, staff education, and student mentorship.

The listed hourly compensation range is USD 66 to USD 86.20. Northwestern Medicine describes a range of employee benefits, with eligibility dependent on employment classification.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited school or college of nursing, or a master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• For APRNs, acute care certification is required; inpatient experience as an NP may be considered in lieu of acute care certification.
• First Assist Certification for all APRNs.
• For the APRN pathway: current Illinois Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licenses, plus certification as an APRN by a national certifying body approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board. Once licensed, may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number.
• For the Physician Assistant pathway: master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program and current Illinois Physician Assistant license. Once licensed, may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number.
• Privileged and credentialed through the Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office (MSO).
• BLS Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Availability for required call and weekend work.

Nice To Haves

• CV Surgery experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient care for postoperative cardiac surgery patients on the cardiac surgery step-down unit, including daily rounding, clinical assessment, treatment planning, and care coordination.
• Assess patients through health histories and physical examinations, provide direct clinical care, and evaluate the need for further health care.
• Prescribe or order medications and therapies, and order or interpret laboratory tests, x-rays, and procedures according to clinical privileges.
• Teach patients and families, and document care, education, and procedures in the medical record.
• Refer patients to other disciplines as appropriate and consult with other disciplines within the area of expertise.
• Collaborate with the collaborating physician and other health professionals.
• Use research-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision-making and participate in quality improvement and research initiatives as appropriate.
• Mentor graduate students, serve as a role model and preceptor to students, and develop or deliver education for staff and other groups.
• Maintain certifications and continuing education required for licensure and privileging.
• Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community; serve as a patient advocate and role model for “Patients First.”
• Participate in unit, departmental, divisional, or hospital committees and task forces as appropriate.
• Meet the health outcomes of an assigned patient population.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits
• A range of benefits intended to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time