Advanced Practice Nurse Emergency General Surgery

Emergency General Surgery APP

• Night Shift position (6p-6a)
• Rotating holidays and weekends
• $10,000 Sign-on Bonus

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join and lead our dynamic Emergency General Surgery team at a high-volume Level I Trauma Center. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to work on a busy and complex surgical service line, providing comprehensive care across the entire patient continuum—from initial consultation in emergency room through inpatient management, discharge planning, and outpatient follow-up in our surgery clinic. The APP will work closely and collaboratively with attending surgeons and general surgery residents, participating in daily rounds, assisting with bedside procedures, and contributing to the surgical management of acutely ill patients. Autonomy in patient care and strong interdisciplinary collaboration are central to this role. APPs are also required to complete a First Assist course which is fully reimbursed by the institution. This is an excellent opportunity for providers seeking to develop or expand their acute surgical expertise in a fast-paced, educationally rich environment. APPs are actively involved in education, quality improvement, and research initiatives, contributing to the advancement of surgical care. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career with opportunities for growth, join SFMC Trauma and Emergency General Surgery department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive care for emergency general surgery patients from initial consultation to discharge and follow-up.
• Collaborate closely with surgical residents and attending surgeons during daily rounds and care planning.
• Perform patient assessments, develop and implement treatment plans, order and interpret diagnostics, and manage inpatient care.
• Perform surgical consultations, assist with bedside procedures, and provide timely documentation and communication across disciplines.
• Serve as a liaison between patients, families, and the care team to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
• First assist in surgical procedures after completing fully reimbursed First Assist course.
• Participate in outpatient surgery clinics for post-operative care and ongoing surgical follow-up.
• Adhere to best practices in surgical care and maintain compliance with institutional and regulatory standards.
• Demonstrate flexibility and efficiency in managing a high-acuity, high-volume patient population.
• Engage in educational opportunities, including teaching and mentoring when appropriate.
• CME opportunities include research, Surgery M&M, Surgery Grand Rounds and OSF sponsored APP Symposium.

BENEFITS & PERKS

OSF HealthCare offers a comprehensive Compensation and Total Rewards Package which includes:

• Generous paid time off!
  • Vacation and holiday time off to get away and recharge 
  • Well-being time for self-care, mission trips, or whatever makes you happy!
  • Sick leave for you or to care for an ill-family member
  • CME time and dollars  
• Full reimbursement of first assist certification
• Health, life, dental, and retirement plans 
• Paid occurrence based malpractice 
• Concierge relocation services 
• Student Loan repayment counseling 
• Career Development through our Physician Leadership Academy

• Clinical base hourly pay range for this position: $60.39--$73.68.
  • Range shown should be used as an estimate and can be impacted by many factors including but not limited to the critical need of the position, overall experience and qualifications, community need, and other considerations. Additional compensation components may be applicable such as bonuses or incentives which may or may not be based on metric achievement.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Licensed to provide Advanced Practice Nurse Services or Physician Assistant Services Licensed by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and State of Illinois for prescribing of narcotics PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.