Advanced Practice Provider Team Lead- Inpatient in Naperville, Illinois at Midwest Cardiovascular Institute

Position Summary

The Inpatient Team Lead – Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides advanced cardiovascular and cardiology care to Midwest Cardiovascular Institute patients in the inpatient and hospital-based setting.

In collaboration with physicians and organizational leadership, the Inpatient Team Lead provides clinical and operational leadership to the inpatient APP team while maintaining direct patient care responsibilities. This role supports effective team operations, clinical quality, communication, and coordination of cardiovascular care.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership, support, and clinical guidance to the inpatient APP team and APP Nocturnal Staff.
• Support staffing, scheduling, coverage, and call requirements.
• Serve as a liaison between APPs, cardiologists, hospital staff, nursing teams, and organizational leadership.
• Support the onboarding, training, mentoring, and professional development of inpatient APP team members.
• Provide coaching and performance feedback and communicate employee concerns to appropriate leadership.
• Participate in team performance evaluations and development initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, communication, patient care, and operational efficiency.
• Participate in leadership meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and operational projects.
• Assist with the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and workflows supporting inpatient APP services

Clinical Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage Midwest Cardiovascular Institute cardiovascular and cardiology patients in the inpatient setting.
• Perform patient assessments, histories, physical examinations, and daily rounds.
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing within the APP's scope of practice.
• Develop and manage appropriate treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Manage cardiovascular conditions within the APP's clinical expertise.
• Coordinate care with cardiologists, physicians, nursing staff, specialists, patients, and families.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Provide patient and family education.
• Participate in inpatient call coverage as required.

Compensation: Pay starting at $120,000

Company Benefits:

• Choice of three health insurance plans
• Dental insurance coverage
• Vision insurance coverage
• 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing plan
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Company-paid life insurance for you and your family
• Access to company-provided training and educational resources
• Eligibility for annual merit-based performance increases
• Accrued General Purpose Time (GPT)
• Eight company-paid holidays
• Special company events, including Christmas parties, Family Day, employee engagement activities, and Spirit Days
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and their dependents.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant program.
• Current and unrestricted Illinois professional licensure appropriate to the APP role.
• Current national certification appropriate to the role.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification.
• Cardiovascular and/or inpatient clinical experience preferred.
• Previous leadership, mentoring, supervisory, or team lead experience preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, leadership, communication, and organizational skills