Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant-Cardiac Surge

7 days ago
Illinois$137K - $172KFull TimeSurgery
Practice Authority in Illinois
Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

Job Description

About the Role

Join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Acute Care NP/PA – Cardiac Surgery, 4-Day Week 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

  • Conducts comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status by taking health histories and performing physical examinations in clinical area.
  • 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.

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.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $137K - $172K
  • Signing bonus: $1.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

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

Key Skills

Clinical ExpertisePatient CareHealth AssessmentMedication ManagementPatient EducationQuality ImprovementResearch ParticipationMentoringCollaborationDocumentationAdvocacyContinuing EducationSurgical AssistanceInpatient CareAdvanced Practice NursingPhysician Assistant Skills
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant-Cardiac Surge at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Surgery nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

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 $137k to $172k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Illinois.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

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

Core responsibilities: The Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will provide direct clinical care, conduct comprehensive health assessments, and collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals. They will also mentor graduate students and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

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

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About Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, Illinois
2-5

Benefits & Perks

401k
Tuition Reimbursement
Loan Forgiveness
Lifecycle Benefits
CME Allowance
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
2.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (1)

4/10 schedule (Compressed week ↓ burnout)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

7d ago

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