Cardiothoracic ICU PA: Critical Care Leader

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Chicago seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Cardiothoracic Critical Care ICU (CTICU). You will provide expert patient care in a high-acuity setting and work closely with surgical and critical care teams.

Shifts are 13 hours with rotating days/nights; weekends/holidays required; 100% night option available. Competitive benefits include tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited nursing school OR master's from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• Acute care certification required for APRNs.
• Current Illinois RN license and APRN license.
• APRN certification by a national certifying body per Illinois APRN Board.
• May apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number after licensed.
• Privileged and credentialed through the NMH Medical Staff Office (MSO).

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, collaborative management of CTICU patients.
• Develop and implement care plans with critical care and surgical services.
• Prescribe and manage medications including vasoactive drugs and antibiotics.
• Manage ventilatory status with respiratory therapy.

Skills

ICU experience

Education

Nurse practitioner degree

Physician Assistant degree

Job description

Northwestern Medicine in Chicago seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Cardiothoracic Critical Care ICU (CTICU). You will provide expert patient care in a high-acuity setting and work closely with surgical and critical care teams.

Shifts are 13 hours with rotating days/nights; weekends/holidays required; 100% night option available. Competitive benefits include tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits.