Vascular Surgery ACNP/PA - Inpatient Care & OR

Northwestern Medicine; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to support the Vascular Surgery department. The AP provider will cover inpatient rounds and outpatient clinics, with potential OR coverage, at McHenry and Huntley Hospitals.

The role requires an APRN or PA with acute care certification, IL RN/ARNP licenses, and strong collaboration with the vascular team. Schedule is Monday through Friday with call responsibility.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited school/college of nursing or Physician Assistant program.
• Acute care certification required for APRNs; inpatient NP experience considered in lieu of acute care certification.
• Current RN license in Illinois and ARNP license; certification by a national certifying body as approved by IL APRN Board.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status with histories and physical exams.
• Provides direct clinical care to patients.
• Prescribes/orders medications and therapies; orders/interprets labs and imaging.
• Assesses patients and determines need for further health care.
• Provides teaching to patients and families.
• Documents care and education in the medical record; refers to other disciplines as needed.
• Consults with other disciplines and acts as a preceptor and educator for staff and students.
• Participates in quality improvement and research related to area of expertise.

Skills

Acute care certification

CPR/BLS certification

APRN/PA license

Education

Master’s degree in nursing (APRN)

Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to support the Vascular Surgery department. The AP provider will cover inpatient rounds and outpatient clinics, with potential OR coverage, at McHenry and Huntley Hospitals.

The role requires an APRN or PA with acute care certification, IL RN/ARNP licenses, and strong collaboration with the vascular team. Schedule is Monday through Friday with call responsibility.