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

nshs; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Job summary

Endeavor Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APN/PA) for its Critical Care/ICU team at Evanston Hospital, IL. This full-time role features an inpatient focus with daytime hours, no overnights, and rotating weekends. Occasional cross-coverage across Glenview, Highland Park, and Skokie sites is required.

The CCS APP will work with intensivists to assess patients, order tests, manage treatments, and support safety and quality care in high-acuity settings.

Qualifications

• Licensed Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant in IL with DEA and CCSA license requirements.
• Graduate from an accredited PA or APN master's program or DNP; ACLS/BLS certification required.
• Prior APN/PA experience in critical care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to ICU patients under physician supervision with autonomous decision-making.
• Order imaging, labs, and diagnostics; interpret results and document progress notes.
• Educate patients on regimens and pre/post operative instructions; coordinate care across teams.
• Collaborate with intensivists and multidisciplinary staff to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Support implementation of standards of practice and contribute to service line goals.

Skills

Critical care experience

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Physician Assistant/APN Masters or MSN/DNP program graduate

Job description

$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 OR 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 .

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