Advanced Practice Provider (APN/PA) - Critical Care/ICU - Evanston

Endeavor Health; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Medical, dental, vision

HSA options

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Retirement match

PTO & holidays

CME allowance

Job summary

Endeavor Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APN/PA) for the Critical Care/ICU at Evanston Hospital in Evanston, IL. This full-time, inpatient role requires working with intensivists and multidisciplinary teams across NorthShore sites, with rotating shifts and no overnights.

Travel to Glenview/Highland Park/Skokie may be required during orientation and cross-coverage. The position emphasizes autonomous practice, comprehensive exams, and evidence-based care with a focus on patient

Qualifications

• Licensed Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant in IL required.
• DEA and Illinois Controlled Substances License required.
• Graduate of accredited PA Master’s program or APN MSN/DNP.
• BLS/CPR & ACLS certification required.
• Experience in critical care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides care to patients under the direction of collaborating physician(s).
• Obtains detailed history and performs physical examinations; orders imaging, labs, and diagnostics.
• Interprets results and writes progress notes; follows patients through their course of treatment.
• Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies as appropriate.
• Collaborates with physicians and health care team to improve outcomes; participates in standards of practice.

Skills

Critical Care

Inpatient care

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physician Associate Master’s Degree program

APN Masters (MSN) or Doctorate of Nursing (DNP) Program

Tools

DEA License

Illinois Controlled Substance License

Job description

Hourly Pay Range:

$63.36 - $88.71 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate’s expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights

• Position: Advanced Practice Provider (APN/PA) – Critical Care/ICU


• Location: Evanston Hospital, Evanston, IL


• Full-Time (average 40 hours per week)


• Hours: Monday-Friday between 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. - 10: 00 p.m.; occasional 6:45 a.m. - 6:45 p.m.; rotating weekends and holidays required. No overnights or call.


• Required Travel: Glenview, Highland Park, and Skokie Hospitals. Travel to all NorthShore sites during orientation and occasionally for cross-coverage afterwards will be required.


• Inpatient role

Job Description

Exciting opportunity to join Endeavor Health Department of Critical Care! Under the direction of the collaborating physician(s), provides care to patients. Obtains detailed history and performs physical examinations, orders imaging, lab tests and diagnostic procedures and interprets results. Instructs patients on the prescribed therapeutic regimen and pre/post operative instructions. Maintains records and writes progress notes on status, treatments and procedures. Follows patients through their course of treatment in the clinic and hospital setting. Collaborates with physicians and the health care team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies as appropriate. Demonstrates evidence-based practice. Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of standards of practice in the specialty. Assesses the learning needs of patients and families across the continuum. Employs strategies, interventions and teaching to promote, maintain, and improve health. Provide comprehensive health assessments, differential diagnosis, and prescribe treatments under the protocol in the direct management of acute and chronic illness and disease. Promotes wellness and prevent illness and injury in various settings for individuals, families, and communities. Works autonomously and in interdisciplinary teams as resources and consultants. Positively contributes to safety outcomes and promoting high-quality patient experience. Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of service line goals. Supports the strategic plan of the organization. Adheres to all Endeavor Health policies and procedures.

• Working with Intensivists & the multidisciplinary team, the CCS APP provide comprehensive exams, differential diagnosis, & prescribe treatments for the direct management of acute & chronic illness/disease for critically ill medical & surgical patients in the ICUs.


• The CCS APP work autonomously in interdisciplinary teams & positively contribute to high-quality care while maintaining safety measures with a goal of optimal outcomes a desirable patient experience.

Qualifications:

• License: Advanced Practice Licensure (APN) or Physician Assistant (PA) Licensure in the State of IL required; Federal DEA and Illinois Controlled Substance License required


• Education: Graduate of an accredited Physician Associate Master’s Degree program OR APN Masters (MSN) or Doctorate of Nursing (DNP) Program


• Certification: BLS/CPR & ACLS certification required


• Experience : Prior APN/PA experience preferred.


• Will consider ANP or FNP with relevant experience & training

Special Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Experienced in critical care patient management mandatory OR completion of a one-year critical care residency required

• APN Acute Care NP OR Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP Board Certification (ACNP or AGACNP Board Certification) preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Cardiovascular experience a plus

Benefits:

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development


• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options


• Health Savings Account Options


• Wellness Program Savings Plan


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Free Parking at designated locations


• Retirement Options with Company Match


• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay


• Community Involvement Opportunities


• CME allowance

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Please explore our website www.endeavorhealth.org to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”.

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