Family Practice/Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Cardiothoracic Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

We are hiring experienced Cardiothoracic Nurse Practitioners / Physician Assistants in a level one trauma center in Downtown Chicago, Illinois! This is a 100% inpatient cardiac surgery critical care position working in the ICU and step-down care in a very high acuity heart surgery team!

Job Description

• Each individual provides care for cardiac surgery patients that underwent various cardiac surgery procedures, including various versions of mechanical circulatory support.
• Schedule: Combination of 4 10s and 3 12s.

Requirements

• 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.
• Eligible current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. 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. Once licensed may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number OR master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program/Current license as a Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois. Once licensed may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number.
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (BLS), issued by the American Heart Association.
• Minimum of one (1) year APP experience managing complex cardiac surgical patients required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits: Health, dental, matching 403B, pension plan, 5-6 weeks vacation, and much more!