SICU Critical Care APP — PA or NP | Rotating Shifts

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an Acute Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for our Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) in Chicago. The role focuses on daily care plans, rounds, and bedside procedures with rotating 12-hour shifts across days, including one weekend per month.

The position involves comprehensive patient assessments, order entry for labs/imaging, multidisciplinary collaboration, and family updates.

Formación

• Master's degree from an accredited school/college of nursing or PA program.
• Acute care certification required for APRNs.
• Illinois RN/APRN license or PA license in good standing.
• MSO privileged and credentialed.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification as required by department.
• DEA registration as required by department.
• Experience in critical care or inpatient surgical management.

Responsabilidades

• Conducts comprehensive health status appraisals and physical exams.
• Provides direct clinical care to SICU patients.
• Prescribes/orders medications and therapies; orders labs/imaging.
• Evaluates patients for further care needs; coordinates with teams.
• Educates patients and families; documents care in medical records.
• Refers to other disciplines and acts as consultant as needed.
• Participates in quality improvement and research initiatives.

Conocimientos

Critical care

Inpatient surgical management

Patient assessment & care planning

Educación

Master's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies

Descripción del empleo

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an Acute Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for our Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) in Chicago. The role focuses on daily care plans, rounds, and bedside procedures with rotating 12-hour shifts across days, including one weekend per month.

The position involves comprehensive patient assessments, order entry for labs/imaging, multidisciplinary collaboration, and family updates.