Top 17 Surgical first assistant Jobs in Downers Grove Il

Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (with RNFA) - Cardiac Surgery, Full-time Days
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare —Winfield, IL
- $66.00 - $86.20 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Acute care
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) matching
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SURGICAL FIRST ASSISTANT
Insight —Chicago, IL
- $33.50 - $43.50 an hour
- On call
- Anatomy knowledge
- Surgery
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Surgical Assist - Full time 1.0 1st shift
Advocate Aurora Health —Park Ridge, IL
- $35.50 - $53.25 an hour
- Full-time
- Anatomy knowledge
- Surgery
- Customer service
Surgical Assistant for the Department of Surgical Services
Advocate Aurora Health —Park Ridge, IL
- $35.50 - $53.25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Anatomy knowledge
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Surgical Assistant
Genesis Oral Surgery & Implant Center —Chicago, IL
- $31 - $32 an hour
- Part-time
- Dental office
- Surgery
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Lincoln Park Center for Advanced Orthopedic Surgery - First Assistant
Regent Surgical —Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- Surgery
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
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Surgical Assistant II
Midland Oral Surgery —Western Springs, IL
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Dental office
- Surgery
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Surgical Tech First Assist CSFA - Surgery
Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital —Chicago, IL
- $37.12 an hour
- Per diem
- Surgery
- 5 years
- BLS Certification
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OR Assistant, Full-time, Rotating
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare —Chicago, IL
- $21.85 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Surgery
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) matching
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RN-Surgical First Assistant
Orison Solutions LLC —Chicago, IL
- $40 - $52 an hour
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Surgery
- RN License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (with RNFA) - General Surgery, Full-time, Days
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare —Wheaton, IL
- $61.00 - $79.67 an hour
- Full-time
- Acute care
- Background check
- Nursing
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) matching
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RN- First Assistant
Orison Solutions LLC —Chicago, IL
- $40 - $52 an hour
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Surgery
- RN License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Surgical Tech First Assist
Saint Francis Hospital —Evanston, IL
- $29 - $42 an hour
- Full-time
- Surgery
- 5 years
- BLS Certification
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance

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Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (with RNFA) - Cardiac Surgery, Full-time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare -
Winfield, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$66.00 - $86.20 an hour

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement
401(k) matching
Loan forgiveness

Qualifications

CPR Certification
RN License
BLS Certification
Master's degree
Advanced practice provider

Full Job Description

Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to work in our Cardiac Surgery department. This position is a mix of inpatient and outpatient (50/50 split).

Schedule: Monday - Friday (8 hour days)

Call Required
- 1 weekend/month (Friday to Monday)
- Overnight call 2-3/month (5pm-7am)

The Physician Assistant reflects the mission, vision, and values of NMHC, adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Inpatient duties:

Floor duties for the PA include
Collect laboratory data, vital signs, and any significant events on postop and preop patients
The patient will be evaluated by the PA and a plan will be formulated
Round with the surgeon and review the plan in the morning
Write all pre and postop notes
During the day, the PA will follow up on any events with the patients and round with the on-call surgeon at the end of the workday
Answer urgent phone calls from cardiac catheterization labs at CDH, Delnor, and Kishwaukee hospitals and facilitate transfers or emergent OR requests
Must be available at all times during cardiac catheterization working hours during the week
Complete discharges on any patient ready to leave the hospital status post-surgery
Evaluate and initiate work up for new inpatient consultations
Admit patients from outside hospitals or directly from home for evaluation for cardiac surgery
Answer service phone with questions/problems regarding inpatients and outpatients

Weekend rounding duties include the same duties that hold true during the week which include collecting laboratory data, vital signs, any significant events overnight, evaluating the postop or preop patient, writing a progress note, formulating a plan for the patient for the day, and reviewing that plan with the rounding physician. The PA will also complete discharges on any patient ready to leave the hospital.

OR duties:

The PA will also have duties in the operating room when not assigned to rounding on patients
First assist with all open-heart cases
Endoscopic Vein Harvesting on CABG patients

The PA will take rotating call for the OR during the week and on weekends for emergency cardiac surgery cases

Outpatient duties:

See postop patients in the outpatient clinic
Refill medications and facilitate outpatient orders if needed
Debride wounds if needed
Schedule surgery for patients who have been seen in the office as new consults and are deemed surgical candidates

Functions:

Demonstrates clinical expertise and expanded knowledge through patient care activities which may include diagnosis and management of a wide range of health problems.
Responsible for health outcome of an assigned patient population.
Confers with collaborating physician and other health professionals in area of clinical expertise.
Develops appropriate educational systems for patients, families and staff in areas of expertise.
Mentors graduate students in aspects of advanced practice and patient care.
Actively participates in quality improvement and/or research pertinent to area of expertise.

Responsibilities:

Conducts comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status by taking health histories and performing physical examinations in clinical area.
Provides direct clinical care to patients.
Prescribes/orders medications, therapies; orders/interprets laboratory tests, x-rays and procedures according to clinical privileges.
Evaluates patients to determine their need for further health care.
Provides comprehensive teaching to patients and families.
Documents in the medical record all care and education provided and/or procedures performed for which the Licensed Advanced Practice Provider is responsible.
Refers to other disciplines as appropriate.
Consultant to other disciplines in areas of expertise.
Integrates research-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision making.
Exemplifies a professional image in appearance, manner, and presentation.
Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community.
Maintains certifications and continuing education as required for licensure and privileging.
Serves as a patient advocate and role model for "Patients First".
Participates in unit/departmental/divisional or hospital committees/task forces as appropriate.
Provides comprehensive teaching strategies for patients and their families.
Develops and participates in programs to meet continuing education needs of staff.
Serves as a role model and preceptor to students.
Provides formal education to both internal and external groups pertinent to area of specialty.
Participates in quality improvement and/or research initiatives for specific patient population as appropriate

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Qualifications

Required:

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 (inpatient experience as an NP will be considered in lieu of acute care certification)
First Assist Certification for all APRNs
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
Privileged and credentialed through the Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office (MSO)
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation – BLS, issued by the American Heart Association

Preferred:

2 years of cardiac surgery experience

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.

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