Nurse Practitioner , Critical Care

Society of Critical Care Medicine; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Society of Critical Care Medicine is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to manage critically ill adult patients as part of an interdisciplinary team. The NP will work closely with healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care.

Responsibilities include evaluating and treating acute conditions, managing new admissions, and providing expert education. Candidates should hold state licensing and certifications, including BLS and ACLS. A focus on teamwork and patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed to provide advanced practice nursing services in Illinois or physician assistant services.
• Licensed for prescribing narcotics by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration.
• 2+ years of critical care patient management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage care of critically ill adult patients.
• Order and interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests.
• Participate in assessment and management of new admissions.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP)

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Job description

The Nurse Practitioner demonstrates the knowledge and clinical expertise necessary to manage the care of critically ill adult patients.

The NP functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary critical care team, working in close collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care.

Responsibilities include evaluating and treating acute illnesses and injuries, ordering and interpreting diagnostic and laboratory tests, prescribing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments, and performing invasive procedures in accordance with established protocols, policies, and evidence-based practice standards.

The NP participates in the assessment and management of new admissions to the critical care unit and provides expert education, consultation, and patient advocacy to ensure optimal outcomes.

Three 12-hour shifts per week.

Qualifications

• Licensed to provide either advanced practice nursing services in the State of Illinois as issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation in accordance with the Illinois Nurse Practice Act OR physician assistant services as issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation in accordance with the Illinois Physician Assistant Practice Act of 1987
• Licensed by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and State of Illinois for prescribing of narcotics.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications
• Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP)
• 2+ years of critical care patient management experience
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hospital environment while maintaining patient-centered focus.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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