Inpatient Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) – Hospital-Based

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME – $3,000 and 40 CME hours

Malpractice coverage

Retirement options with company match

Paid time off and holiday pay

Wellness program

Job summary

NorthShore University HealthSystem is seeking a licensed Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our inpatient program at Swedish Hospital and Evanston Hospital in Chicago. The role covers direct inpatient care with a collaborative physician team and dedicated discharge planning.

The position features a Monday–Friday daytime schedule with occasional evenings and six on-call weekends per year.

Qualifications

• Inpatient experience of 3+ years strongly preferred.
• Patient load of 8+ patients per day, including multiple daily admissions/new assessments.

Responsibilities

• Primary Inpatient Role: serve as the primary clinician responsible for direct care of inpatient admissions.
• Clinical Evaluation & Management: conduct chart reviews, initial evaluations, and ongoing medication management.
• Physician Collaboration: regularly consult with collaborating physicians on complex cases.
• Team Communication: provide routine patient updates to unit staff during staffings and conduct collateral calls.
• Patient & Family Engagement: lead family meetings and oversee discharge planning.

Skills

Inpatient experience

Team collaboration

Education

Illinois APRN or PA licensure (or pending)

Tools

Active DEA registration

Buprenorphine prescribing eligibility

Job description

NorthShore University HealthSystem is seeking a licensed Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our inpatient program at Swedish Hospital and Evanston Hospital in Chicago. The role covers direct inpatient care with a collaborative physician team and dedicated discharge planning.

The position features a Monday–Friday daytime schedule with occasional evenings and six on-call weekends per year.