Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Cardiac Surge

12 days ago
United StatesUSD 66 - USD 86.2 - hourlyFull TimePrimary Care

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Cardiac Surge 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: USD 66 - USD 86.2 - hourly

Work Schedule

  • 4-10 hour days schedule.
  • Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Cardiac Surge.

Key Skills

Cardiac surgeryPatient carePhysical examinationsClinical diagnosisMedication prescriptionPatient educationFirst assistInpatient roundingQuality improvementResearchBLSDocumentationClinical expertiseMentoringPatient advocacy
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Position Insights

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: USD 66 - USD 86.2 - hourly.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $66 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Cardiac surgery, Patient care, Physical examinations, Clinical diagnosis, Medication prescription, Patient education, First assist, Inpatient rounding. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.

Core responsibilities: The Advanced Practice Provider will perform OR first assist duties and inpatient rounding within the Cardiac Surgery department. They are responsible for conducting comprehensive health appraisals, managing patient care, and collaborating with physicians to ensure positive health outcomes.

Benefits package: Tuition reimbursement, Loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, Lifecycle benefits. 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

Tuition reimbursement
Loan forgiveness
401(k) matching
Lifecycle benefits

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

12d ago