Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiac Care Stepdown Unit, Full-time, Days

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for the Cardiac Care Stepdown Unit. Responsibilities include comprehensive patient care for post-interventional patients and advanced heart failure cases, emphasizing collaboration and individualized care plans. This role requires strong clinical expertise, a master's degree, and relevant certifications.

Benefits

Wide range of benefits for employees

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited school/college of nursing or Physician Assistant Program.
• Acute care certification required for APRNs.
• Current license as a Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Conducts patient health assessments and provides direct clinical care.
• Develops and implements individualized care plans.
• Mentors graduate students and participates in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Patient advocacy

Mentoring

Education

Quality improvement

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Program

Current RN license in Illinois

CPR certification

Job description

Description

Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for either an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant to work in our inpatientCardiac Care Stepdown Unit. The APP will provide comprehensive primary care for a diverse patient population, primarily focusing on post-interventional patients and those with advanced heart failure. Collaborating closely with the attending physician and the CCU fellow, managing patient care, ensuring optimal recovery and rehabilitation. The role involves continuous monitoring, assessment, and implementation of individualized care plans to support each patient's unique needs post-procedure.

Schedule: 3x13s, rotating weekends and holidays; no on-call

Essential Functions:

Demonstrates clinical expertise and expanded knowledge through patient care activities which may include diagnosis and management of a wide range of health problems. Responsible for health outcome of an assigned patient population. Confers with collaborating physician and other health professionals in area of clinical expertise. Develops appropriate educational systems for patients, families and staff in areas of expertise. Mentors graduate students in aspects of advanced practice and patient care. Actively participates in quality improvement and/or research pertinent to area of expertise.

Responsibilities:

Conducts comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status by taking health histories and performing physical examinations in clinical area. Provides direct clinical care to patients. Prescribes/orders medications, therapies; orders/interprets laboratory tests, x-rays and procedures according to clinical privileges. Evaluates patients to determine their need for further health care. Provides comprehensive teaching to patients and families. Documents in the medical record all care and education provided and/or procedures performed for which the Licensed Advanced Practice Provider is responsible. Refers to other disciplines as appropriate. Consultant to other disciplines in areas of expertise. Integrates research based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision making. Exemplifies a professional image in appearance, manner and presentation. Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community. Maintains certifications and continuing education as required for licensure and privileging. Serves as a patient advocate and role model for 'Patients First'. Participates in unit/departmental/divisional or hospital committees/task forces as appropriate. Provides comprehensive teaching strategies for patients and their families. Develops and participates in programs to meet continuing education needs of staff. Serves as a role model and preceptor to students. Provides formal education to both internal and external groups pertinent to area of specialty. Participates in quality improvement and/or research initiatives for specific patient population as appropriate.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master’s degree from an accredited school/college of nursing OR master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program
• Acute care certification required for APRNs
• Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by a national certifying body as approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board. Once licensed may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number OR Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program/Current license as a Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois. Once licensed may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number
• Privileged through a Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office (as applicable) and credentialed by Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation – BLS, issued by the American Heart Association
• If aNP, experience as an ICU RN and/orNP rotation and PA must have cardiology and Critical Care rotations.

Equal Opportunity

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.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit ourBenefitssection to learn more.