Cardiac Surgery Acute Care PA/NP – Postop Lead

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join the Cardiac Surgery team. This AP will provide inpatient post-operative care on the step-down unit, including rounds, assessments, treatment planning, and care coordination without OR duties.

The role involves a mix of 4- to 10-hour days or 3- to 13-hour days, with call and weekends as determined. Strong collaboration with the surgical team and ongoing education are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited nursing or PA program.
• Acute care certification required for APRNs; inpatient NP experience may be considered in lieu of acute care certification.
• First Assist Certification for all APRNs.
• Current Illinois RN license and Illinois APRN license; national APRN certification approved by the IL APRN Board.
• Privileged and credentialed through Northwestern Medicine MSO.
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive health assessments and physical examinations in the clinical area.
• Provides direct clinical care and prescribes therapies per privileges.
• Orders laboratory tests, imaging and procedures and interprets results.
• Evaluates patients to determine further health care needs.
• Educates patients and families; documents and coordinates care.
• Serves as a consultant to other disciplines and mentors students.
• Participates in quality improvement and/or research for the area of expertise.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree – nursing or PA program

Acute care certification

First Assist Certification

Illinois RN license

Illinois APRN license

National APRN certification (approved by IL Board)

BLS CPR certification

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join the Cardiac Surgery team. This AP will provide inpatient post-operative care on the step-down unit, including rounds, assessments, treatment planning, and care coordination without OR duties.

The role involves a mix of 4- to 10-hour days or 3- to 13-hour days, with call and weekends as determined. Strong collaboration with the surgical team and ongoing education are emphasized.