Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Critical Care)

Quick Facts

• Role: Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Critical Care), casual

• Team: Works with ICU physicians and an APP team

• Patient population: Inpatient Critical Care; shared ICU census (~6–20 patients)

• Schedule: ~0.1 FTE (about 4 hours/week); weekday/weekend days and nights based on department needs; pager coverage required while onsite

Description

This inpatient Critical Care APP position collaborates with ICU physicians and an APP team to provide high-level care and help manage a shared ICU census. The APP practices at the top of their license, including inpatient procedures, prescribing/orders, interpreting diagnostic results, documenting care, and educating patients and families. Coverage scheduling is flexible and may fluctuate based on department needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient health assessments (history and physical examination)

• Provide direct clinical care and ongoing management for an assigned patient population

• Prescribe/order medications and therapies; order and interpret lab tests, x-rays, and procedures per clinical privileges

• Evaluate patients to determine need for further health care

• Provide comprehensive teaching to patients, families, and staff

• Document all care/education/procedures for which the Licensed Advanced Practice Provider is responsible

• Coordinate/referral to other disciplines as appropriate; serve as consultant in areas of expertise

• Integrate research-based knowledge into clinical decision-making

• Participate in quality improvement and/or research for the specialty and patient population

• Mentor and precept students/graduate learners; support continuing education needs

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events

• Benefits details provided via the employer benefits page (eligibility depends on employment classification)

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program OR master’s degree from an accredited nursing school/college

• Acute care certification for APRNs (inpatient NP experience may substitute)

• Current Illinois RN and APRN licenses (APRNs) OR current Illinois PA license (PAs)

• National APRN certification approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board (APRNs)

• Privileged and credentialed through the Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office (MSO)

• BLS certification (American Heart Association)