Advanced Practice Provider - APP - Critical Care

Job Overview

SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois is seeking a Critical Care Advanced Practitioner (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to serve as a nocturnist in the 16‑bed CCU on a 7‑on/7‑off schedule (Tuesday to Tuesday) covering 7 p.m. – 7 a.m. The role focuses on high‑quality care for critical care patients, including admissions, consults, and post‑operative surgical patients – typically two admissions per night.

Procedural experience in central and arterial line placement and intubation is highly desired; candidates with limited experience will receive on‑the‑job training under a collaborating physician.

• Assist in providing high‑quality care to critical care patients, including patient admissions, consults, and postoperative surgical patients.
• Perform central and arterial line placement and intubation, where experienced.
• Collaborate as a team player with physicians and nursing staff on a nocturnist schedule.
• Undergo on‑the‑job training when necessary.

• Graduate of a nationally accredited Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) program.
• If NP: hold Acute Care certification.
• ACNP or PA must have experience post‑education.
• Ability to obtain PA/NP licensure in Illinois.
• Team player and collaborative mindset.

Compensation is based on relevant experience, medical specialty, labor market, and other qualifications. The posted pay range reflects SSM Health's good‑faith estimate; the actual offer may be higher or lower. This position may also be eligible for incentive pay.

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The organization is committed to equal employment opportunity based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, and all other statuses protected by law.