Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery

Salary range: $66.00 - $86.20 per hour. Placement depends on experience, internal equity, and collective bargaining agreement for union positions.

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to work in our expanding Cardiac Surgery department. This Advanced Practice Provider will perform a mix of OR first assist and inpatient rounding.

4-10 hour days

• On‑call rotations to be determined

• Demonstrates clinical expertise and expanded knowledge through patient care activities, including diagnosis and management of a wide range of health problems.
• Responsible for health outcomes of an assigned patient population.
• Confers with collaborating physicians 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.

• Conducts comprehensive appraisals of patients’ health status by taking histories and performing physical examinations.
• 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 all care and education provided in the medical record.
• Refers to other disciplines as appropriate.
• Consults 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.
• Advocates 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 relevant to area of specialty.
• Participates in quality improvement and/or research initiatives for a specific patient population as appropriate.

• 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).
• First Assist Certification for all APRNs.
• Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois; current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Illinois; certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by a national certifying body approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board. 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.

• Experience as a Surgical PA or ACNP with RNFA.

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.

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