CTICU Night NP/PA — Cardiothoracic Critical Care

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for the Cardiothoracic Critical Care Intensive Care Unit (CTICU) in Chicago. The position features ALL NIGHTS, 13-hour shifts (~6PM–7AM), with weekends/holidays as assigned.

You will work with transplant patients, develop plans with critical care and surgical teams, and manage complex care in collaboration with consultants. Responsibilities include prescribing medications, ventilator management, invasive procedures, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited program is required or implied.
• Acute care certification for APRNs is required.
• Current Illinois RN license and APRN license/PA license are required.
• Credentialing through NMH Medical Staff Office is required.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive management of CTICU patients including transplant cases.
• Develop and implement plans of care with critical care and surgical teams.
• Coordinate consultative services to the patient’s plan of care.
• Prescribe and manage medications including vasoactive drugs and antibiotics.
• Manage ventilatory status in collaboration with respiratory therapy.
• Perform/assist with procedures (central line, arterial line, chest tube, bronchoscopy).
• Document accurately in the medical record and participate in quality initiatives.
• Respond to and lead emergency responses within the ICU.
• Educate patients and families throughout the clinical course.
• Oversee cardiac support devices and post-transplant protocols.

Skills

Critical Care

Emergency Response

Education

Master's degree in nursing (APRN)

Acute care certification for APRNs

Illinois RN license

APRN credentialing by NMH MSO

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for the Cardiothoracic Critical Care Intensive Care Unit (CTICU) in Chicago. The position features ALL NIGHTS, 13-hour shifts (~6PM–7AM), with weekends/holidays as assigned.

You will work with transplant patients, develop plans with critical care and surgical teams, and manage complex care in collaboration with consultants. Responsibilities include prescribing medications, ventilator management, invasive procedures, and