Critical Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA)

Quick Facts

• Role: Critical Care NP/PA
• Coverage: Neuro, Cardiac, and Medical ICU step-down units
• Patient Load: ~10–15 patients per day

Description

An experienced Critical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is needed for collaborative ICU coverage of high-acuity patients across neuro, cardiac, and medical step-down units. You will manage critically ill and hemodynamically unstable patients, support advanced cardiovascular therapies, and perform bedside procedures. Strong attending physician and on-site fellow/resident support is provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for approximately 10–15 patients per day
• Develop and implement treatment plans for critically ill patients
• Perform bedside procedures, including central and arterial line placements
• Manage post-operative cardiovascular surgery patients
• Provide neurocritical care for conditions including subdural hemorrhages and external ventricular drains (EVDs)
• Participate in management of patients requiring ventricular assist devices (VADs), VA ECMO, and heart transplant support
• Collaborate with physicians, fellows, residents, and APP colleagues to coordinate patient care
• Work across Neuro, Cardiac, and Medical ICU step-down units

Requirements

• NP or PA credentials
• Active Illinois state license
• Illinois DEA and Illinois CSR
• ACLS and BLS certifications
• Minimum 1 year of experience; prior Critical Care APP experience required
• Strong ICU experience managing critically ill and hemodynamically unstable patients
• Hands-on experience with ECMO and Impella support required
• Comfort performing bedside procedures and managing high-acuity ICU patients
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the multidisciplinary care team

Benefits

• Collaborative multidisciplinary ICU team coverage with three APPs
• Attending physician support with on-site fellows and residents