Nevada System of Higher Education·Naperville, Illinois
Provide high-quality critical care to patients in the Cardiac ICU, focusing on post-cardiac surgery and complex cardiovascular disease. Collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team to perform assessments, interpret diagnostic results, and prescribe appropriate treatments.
$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].
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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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Requires an Advanced Practice Licensure (APN) or Physician Assistant (PA) license in Illinois, along with DEA and Illinois Controlled Substance licenses. Candidates must hold a master's degree in a specialty area and possess current BLS and ACLS certifications.
Market context
Emergency Medicine physician roles in Illinois are typically driven by steady hospital and emergency department coverage needs, especially in larger metro and regional referral settings. These positions are competitive because employers usually expect active Illinois medical licensure, DEA certification, and board certification or eligibility, along with completed Emergency Medicine training. On this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time; review the residency, licensure, and CME details closely before applying.
