Nevada System of Higher Education·Naperville, Illinois
The primary purpose of this role is to provide high-quality, appropriate, and cost-effective critical care to patients in the Cardiac ICU, focusing on post-cardiac surgery and complex cardiovascular disease under physician direction. Responsibilities include performing comprehensive assessments, ordering and interpreting diagnostics, prescribing therapies, and collaborating with the healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes.
$61.22 - $85.71 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
Exciting opportunity to join Endeavor Health in the cardiac ICU. The purpose of this position is to provide high-quality, appropriate, and cost-effective critical care to patients in the Cardiac ICU, with a primary focus on post–cardiac surgery and complex cardiovascular disease. This role offers a highly collaborative and well-supported care model.
Under the direction of the collaborating physician, provides care to patients in the cardiac ICU at Edward Hospital.
Obtains detailed history and performs physical examinations, orders imaging, lab tests and diagnostic procedures and interprets results.
Instructs patients on the prescribed therapeutic regimen and pre/post operative instructions.
Maintains records and writes progress notes on status, treatments and procedures.
Follows patients through their course of treatment in the hospital setting.
Collaborates with physicians and the health care team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies as appropriate.
Demonstrates evidence-based practice.
Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of standards of practice in the specialty.
Assesses the learning needs of patients and families across the continuum.
Employs strategies, interventions and teaching to promote, maintain, and improve health.
Provides comprehensive health assessments, formulates differential diagnoses, and prescribes treatments under the protocol in the direct management of acute and chronic illness and disease.
Works autonomously and in interdisciplinary teams as resources and consultants.
Positively contributes to safety outcomes and promoting high quality patient experience.
Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of service line goals.
Supports the strategic plan of the organization.
Adheres to all Endeavor Health policies and procedures.
Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org [http://www.endeavorhealth.org].
When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.
Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.
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Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org [http://www.endeavorhealth.org]) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”.
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Candidates must possess Advanced Practice Licensure (APN) or Physician Assistant (PA) Licensure in Illinois, along with Federal DEA and Illinois Controlled Substance Licenses. A master’s level program completion in the specialty area is required, along with current BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications; critical care experience as an APP is preferred, though new graduates with prior critical care RN experience may be considered.
Market context
In Illinois, advanced-practice roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, specialty clinics, and care teams that need licensed clinicians with graduate-level training. These positions are competitive because employers often look for the right Illinois license, acute care certification for APRNs, and ICU experience, while benefits such as 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and lifecycle benefits can influence the decision. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit before you apply.
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