Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Critical Care, Casual, Days

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 113,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital is seeking a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join the Critical Care team. The inpatient APP role collaborates with five APPs and ICU physicians, practicing at the top of license and managing a shared ICU census.

Schedule: 0.1 FTE – 4 hours per week with coverage on weekdays, weekends, days and nights as needed. PTO requests guide scheduling; hours may fluctuate and are not guaranteed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited nursing school or PA program.
• Acute care certification is required for APRNs.
• Current IL RN license and IL APRN/PA license with credentialing.
• BLS/CPR certification as required by clinical role.
• Privileged and credentialed through Northwestern Medicine MSO.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct clinical care to ICU patients.
• Prescribes medications and orders laboratory tests per privileges.
• Evaluates patients to determine need for further care.
• Documents care and education in the medical record.
• Mentors students and participates in quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborates with ICU physicians and care teams.

Education

Master’s degree from an accredited nursing school or PA program

Acute care certification for APRNs

Current IL RN and IL APRN/PA license with credentialing

BLS/CPR certification

MSO credentialing

Job description

The salary range for this position is $63.00 - $82.28 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

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Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for either a motivated Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to work with our Critical Care team. This inpatient Critical Care APP role works collaboratively with a team of five APPs and ICU physicians. APPs practice at the top of their license, including performing inpatient procedures and managing a shared ICU census of approximately 6 to 20 patients.

Schedule: 0.1 FTE - 4 hours per week

• Coverage includes weekdays, weekends, days, and nights based on department coverage needs. Pager coverage is required while onsite.
• Flexible scheduling based on department PTO requests.
• Most coverage needs are communicated in advance; occasional requests may arise with shorter notice.
• Hours are not guaranteed and may fluctuate throughout the year based on department needs.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates clinical expertise and expanded knowledge through patient care activities which may include diagnosis and management of a wide range of health problems.
• Responsible for health outcome of an assigned patient population.
• Confers with collaborating physician and other health professionals in area of clinical expertise.
• Develops appropriate educational systems for patients, families and staff in areas of expertise.
• Mentors graduate students in aspects of advanced practice and patient care.
• Actively participates in quality improvement and/or research pertinent to area of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status by taking health histories and performing physical examinations in clinical area.
• Provides direct clinical care to patients.
• Prescribes/orders medications, therapies; orders/interprets laboratory tests, x-rays and procedures according to clinical privileges.
• Evaluates patients to determine their need for further health care.
• Provides comprehensive teaching to patients and families.
• Documents in the medical record all care and education provided and/or procedures performed for which the Licensed Advanced Practice Provider is responsible.
• Refers to other disciplines as appropriate.
• Consultant to other disciplines in areas of expertise.
• Integrates research based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision making.
• Exemplifies a professional image in appearance, manner and presentation.
• Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community.
• Maintains certifications and continuing education as required for licensure and privileging.
• Serves as a patient advocate and role model for "Patients First".
• Participates in unit/departmental/divisional or hospital committees/task forces as appropriate.
• Provides comprehensive teaching strategies for patients and their families.
• Develops and participates in programs to meet continuing education needs of staff.
• Serves as a role model and preceptor to students.
• Provides formal education to both internal and external groups pertinent to area of specialty.
• Participates in quality improvement and/or research initiatives for specific patient population as appropriate.

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Qualifications

Required:

• Master’s degree from an accredited school/college of nursing OR master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program
• Acute care certification required for APRNs (inpatient experience as an NP will be considered in lieu of acute care certification)
• Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by a national certifying body as approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board. Once licensed may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number OR Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program/Current license as a Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois. Once licensed may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number
• Privileged and credentialed through the Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office (MSO)
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation – BLS, issued by the American Heart Association

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

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If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.