Advanced Practice Clinician NP PA - Cardiology

Ascension Healthcare; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 117,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare team as an Advanced Heart Failure and VAD APP. This role involves comprehensive care for patients with advanced heart failure, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and providing education on VAD management. Enjoy competitive salary and benefits while making a significant impact in patient care.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Long-term & short-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• At least 1–2 years of cardiology experience preferred.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Advanced Heart Failure and VAD program APP.
• Provide advanced clinical management of VAD patients.
• Educate patients and healthcare professionals on VAD care.

Skills

Communication

Clinical Judgment

Teamwork

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Job description

**Details**

+ **Specialty:** Cardiology

+ **Subspecialty Interest:** Heart Failure

+ **Schedule:** 40 hours per week

+ **Practice Detail:** Join an experienced and well-respected Cardiology/Heart Failure Team

+ **EMR System:** Cerner and NexGen

+ **Facility:** Ascension Alexian Brothers Medical Center and St. Alexius Medical Center

+ **Location:** Elk Grove Village, IL and Hoffman Estates, IL

+ **Salary:** $117,451.00 - $131,714.00 per year

**Benefits**

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer._

**Responsibilities**

Lead Advanced Heart Failure and VAD program APP

The Advanced Heart Failure and VAD APP will work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive care to patients with advanced heart failure, including those receiving guideline-directed medical therapy, and mechanical circulatory support (e.g., LVAD).This role includes mostly inpatient and some outpatient responsibilities and close collaboration with cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, VAD coordinators, and heart failure teams.

+ Provide advanced clinical management of VAD patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

+ Coordinate preoperative evaluations, patient selection, and readiness for VAD implantation.

+ Serve as primary liaison between patients, families, physicians, and the VAD team.

+ Manage and coordinate follow-up care, including VAD monitoring, device troubleshooting, and medication management.

+ Educate patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals on VAD care, safety protocols, and lifestyle modifications.

+ Participate in the development and implementation of VAD program policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines.

+ Ensure compliance with regulatory and reporting requirements (e.g., INTERMACS, CMS, The Joint Commission)and maintenance of DNV accreditation.

+ Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, social work, and palliative care.

+ Participate in on-call rotation to provide 24/7 support for VAD patients.

+ Contribute to quality improvement projects and research related to mechanical circulatory support

Qualifications:

+ Education: Master’s degree in nursing (NP) or completion of accredited PA program.

+ Licensure: Current licensure as an NP or PA in IL; BLS and ACLS certification required.

+ Experience: At least 1–2 years of cardiology experience preferred. Prior experience in heart failure, LVAD, or transplant strongly preferred.

+ Skills: Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills. Ability to manage complex cardiac patients independently with physician collaboration.

**About Ascension Illinois**

+ Ascension Illinois is an award-winning health system committed to delivering outstanding, compassionate care to communities we are privileged to serve in Chicago and the surrounding region. Our physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians care for patients in the city of Chicago and the greater Chicagoland area including the northwest suburbs.

+ We are one of the largest health systems in Illinois, with 5 hospitals serving Illinois families for over 156 years.

**About Chicago Suburbs**

+ Beautiful suburban locations, convenient access to downtown Chicago.

+ Quick travel to O'Hare International Airport.

+ Excellent schools, parks, recreation, walking/running/biking trails, shopping, restaurants and theaters.

**About Ascension Medical Group**

When you join Ascension Medical Group (AMG), you are entering a community where physician and advanced practice provider engagement and experience is recognized as a key driver of delivering excellent patient care.

With 1,900 sites of care and 7,000 providers strong, AMG is one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the United States. Physicians and advanced practice providers benefit from a collaborative approach to care, significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.

**Requirements**

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

+ BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Credentials are verified by local staff credentialing office

+ Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Credentials are verified by local staff credentialing office.

+ Drug Enforcement Admin credentialed from the Drug Enforcement Administration preferred.

Education:

+ Master's degree of Nursing required.

**Additional Preferences**

\#APP

**Why Join Our Team**

Ascension Illinois delivers compassionate, personalized care throughout Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. As one of the largest health systems in Illinois with 15 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care, you will find an environment that allows you to thrive and create a career path you love. Join a diverse team of more than 17,000 associates and more than 600 providers who are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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