Critical Care NP/PA for MICU & RRT - Inpatient Role

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Canning Thoracic Institute (CTI) in the Medical ICU and Rapid Response Team. The APP-led unit manages critically ill patients, stabilizes those deteriorating, and participates in multidisciplinary rounds across the hospital.

Ideal candidates hold an advanced degree, acute care certification, and Illinois licensure. Schedule includes 3x12hr shifts with some admin time; rotating days/nights/holidays and no on-call

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing or PA program is required.
• Acute care certification required for APRNs.
• Current Illinois RN license and Illinois APRN license/PA license.
• MSO credentialing and DEA as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Manage care of critically ill patients in MICU with advanced monitoring and therapies.
• Lead rounds with intensivists and interprofessional team.
• Perform ICU procedures as credentialed (arterial lines, central venous catheters, bronchoscopy).
• Coordinate transfers, admits, and discharges from MICU.
• Respond to Rapid Response activations and stabilize deteriorating patients.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant

Critical Care

Ventilator Management

ICU Procedures

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Master’s in Physician Assistant Program

Acute care certification

Tools

Acute care certification tools

Job description

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Canning Thoracic Institute (CTI) in the Medical ICU and Rapid Response Team. The APP-led unit manages critically ill patients, stabilizes those deteriorating, and participates in multidisciplinary rounds across the hospital.

Ideal candidates hold an advanced degree, acute care certification, and Illinois licensure. Schedule includes 3x12hr shifts with some admin time; rotating days/nights/holidays and no on-call