Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Thoracic Surgery ECMO/Lung Transplant (Inpatient), Full-time, Days
Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.
Job Description
About the Role
Join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Acute Care NP or PA – No Nights, No Call, Rotating Weekends 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
- include ventilator and ECMO management as well as bronchoscopies and chest tube placement.
- OR assist for Lung Transplant and related procedures possible.
- This position is 100% inpatient.
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 day shifts only, a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Thoracic Surgery ECMO/Lung Transplant (Inpatient), Full-time, Days at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare a 3.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Thoracic Surgery nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Thoracic Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
This Thoracic 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: Critical Care Management, Patient Care, Ventilator Management, ECMO Management, Bronchoscopy, Chest Tube Placement, Interdisciplinary Coordination, Patient Advocacy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Thoracic Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: The Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will provide critical care management for patients with advanced lung failure, primarily focusing on lung transplant and ECMO. Responsibilities include conducting patient rounds, developing care plans, and performing necessary procedures.
Benefits package: Health Insurance, 401k Matching, Tuition Reimbursement, Loan Forgiveness, Lifecycle Benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
6d ago
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