Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant-General Cardiolo

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

2 months ago

United States$61-$79.67/hrFull TimePrimary Care

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Job Description

About the Role

Features a 4-day workweek schedule.

Key Responsibilities

Develops appropriate educational systems for patients, families and staff in areas of expertise.
Provides direct clinical care to patients.
Provides comprehensive teaching to patients and families.
Provides comprehensive teaching strategies for patients and their families.
Develops and participates in programs to meet continuing education needs of staff.
Provides formal education to both internal and external groups pertinent to area of specialty.

Requirements

Maintains certifications and continuing education as required for licensure and privileging.
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)
Privileged and credentialed through the Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office (MSO)
Cardiology Experience

Benefits & Compensation

Demonstrates clinical expertise and expanded knowledge through patient care activities which may include diagnosis and management of a wide range of health problems.
Responsible for health outcome of an assigned patient population.
Confers with collaborating physician and other health professionals in area of clinical expertise.
Conducts comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status by taking health histories and performing physical examinations in clinical area.
Evaluates patients to determine their need for further health care.
Participates in unit/departmental/divisional or hospital committees/task forces as appropriate.

Work Schedule

Schedule: Monday - Friday (day time hours)
Open to 5-8hr or 4-10hr schedule
Call Required; Saturday & Sunday rotation (1 in 18 weeks)
Job Shift: Day Job (1st)

Key Skills

Patient CareClinical ExpertiseHealth AssessmentMedication ManagementPatient EducationQuality ImprovementResearch ParticipationCollaborationMentoringDocumentationAdvocacyContinuing EducationCardiology KnowledgeBLS CertificationInpatient CareOutpatient Care

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant-General Cardiolo position at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Primary Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Primary Care 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

Stated compensation: $61-$79.67/hr (Est. $127k-$166k/year).

This position also offers production-based compensation: $80 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Clinical Expertise, Health Assessment, Medication Management, Patient Education, Quality Improvement, Research Participation, Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.

Core responsibilities: The Advanced Practice Provider will conduct comprehensive health assessments, provide direct clinical care, and manage patient health outcomes. They will also collaborate with physicians and other health professionals, mentor students, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

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

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