Acute Care Surgery Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant- Weekend Program

Advocate Aurora Health

Illinois, US
Base: $54.90 - $82.35 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Part-time, weekend only (saturday and sunday, 10-hour days)
Evaluates and diagnoses acute critical patients
Performs minor surgeries and routine procedures
Prescribes medication and controlled substances
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a part-time Acute Care Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to work weekends in Illinois and Wisconsin. The role involves evaluating, diagnosing, and managing patients in an inpatient hospital setting, with a focus on providing high-quality care and ongoing professional development

Job Summary

  • The role involves evaluating, diagnosing, and treating acute, critical, and chronic patients within an inpatient hospital setting.
  • Advocate Health offers a structured on-boarding program, continuing medical education flexibility, and opportunities for APCs to engage in leadership.
  • This position requires the ability to perform minor surgeries, prescribe medications including controlled substances, and provide clinical direction to nursing staff.

Matching Summary

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Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a part-time Acute Care Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to work weekends in Illinois and Wisconsin. The role involves evaluating, diagnosing, and managing patients in an inpatient hospital setting, with a focus on providing high-quality care and ongoing professional development.

Salary

Base: $54.90 - $82.35 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive suite including health, dental, vision, retirement match, and paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Evaluates and diagnoses acute critical patients
  • Performs minor surgeries and routine procedures
  • Prescribes medication and controlled substances
  • Orders and interprets diagnostic studies
  • Provides clinical direction to nursing staff

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with diverse patient age groups
  • Ability to work independently on weekends
  • Strong collaboration with physician teams
  • Interest in leadership and transformation

Key Requirements

  • Physician Assistant license issued by state
  • PA-C certification from NCCPA or ANCC/AANP NP certification
  • Registered Nurse license and DEA registration
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant or Master's in Nursing

Work Rights

Not specified

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