Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Thoracic Surgery ECMO/Lung Transplant (Inpatient), Full-time, Rotating

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

13 days ago

Illinois$124.8K - $165.7KFull TimeSurgery

Practice Authority in Illinois

Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Acute Care NP/PA – Thoracic Surgery, Rotating Schedule in United States. Company Description At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry.

Key Responsibilities

hrs admin time); rotating weekends and holidays no nights or on

Requirements

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.

OR Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program/Current license as a Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $124.8K - $165.7K

Signing bonus: $1.

401(k) with employer match.

Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in United States.

Key Skills

Acute careThoracic surgeryECMO managementLung transplant supportVentilator managementBronchoscopyChest tube placementPatient roundsCritical care managementPhysical examinationsClinical documentationPatient educationInterdisciplinary collaborationQuality improvementMentoringAdvanced practice

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Position Insights

Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Surgery position at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Compensation Analysis

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $125k to $166k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Illinois.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Acute care, Thoracic surgery, ECMO management, Lung transplant support, Ventilator management, Bronchoscopy, Chest tube placement, Patient rounds. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Advanced Practice Provider will provide critical care management for lung transplant and ECMO patients in the CTICU and on the surgical floor. Responsibilities include conducting daily rounds, performing procedures like bronchoscopy and chest tube placement, and coordinating care with the interd...

Benefits package: 401k Matching, Tuition Reimbursement, Loan Forgiveness, Lifecycle Benefits, Health Insurance, Dental, Vision. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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