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Advanced Practice Nurse, APRN, or Physician Assistant, PA-C, Trauma Surgery, Libertyville - Full Time

Advocate Health · Libertyville, IL

Posted Aug 25, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had to make a fast call on a deteriorating patient without a surgeon immediately available.

comfort with autonomous decision-making and knowing when escalation is actually needed

Describe a situation where you disagreed with a resident or attending about a patient's management plan.

how the candidate handles hierarchy and conflict within a physician-led team without becoming passive or combative

Tell me about a time you had to deliver difficult news to a trauma patient's family.

emotional composure and communication skill in high-stress family interactions

What does it look like for you to work as an effective team member with nurses, residents, and other APPs on a rotating call schedule with weekends and holidays built in?

fit for a demanding shift structure and genuine teamwork rather than lone-operator tendencies

Tell me about a time you identified a gap in a quality or safety process and did something about it.

engagement with the peer review and quality initiatives mentioned as part of the role

Technical

Walk me through how you'd assess a trauma patient coming in with a suspected abdominal injury, from the moment they hit the bay to deciding whether they need the OR.

whether the candidate has a real, ordered clinical framework for trauma triage rather than a vague sense of steps

What has your experience been as a first assist in the OR, and what do you still want to build on?

honest self-assessment of surgical skill level since the job explicitly develops this skill set

What is your experience managing acute care surgery patients, like a perforated bowel or a bad gallbladder, versus pure trauma cases?

breadth of general surgery exposure, since the posting stresses this role goes well beyond trauma alone

How do you decide when a patient's pain regimen, wound care, or diet advancement needs adjusting during daily rounds, and how do you communicate that plan to the team?

day-to-day clinical judgment and clarity of communication for the bulk of the workload, which is rounding

How do you keep your documentation accurate and timely for coding and billing when you're moving constantly between OR, floor, and consults?

discipline around compliant documentation despite a demanding physical schedule

Situational

This role is about 90 percent inpatient with rounding, first assist, and consults all in the mix. How do you personally organize a day that might have you jump from rounds to the OR to an unplanned consult?

realistic time-management skills for a high-volume, interruption-heavy schedule

A trauma alert comes in during shift change with both an incoming NP and outgoing NP present. How do you handle the handoff and who takes the patient?

structured handoff communication and willingness to step up during ambiguous ownership moments

You're covering a 2 PM to midnight shift and get slammed with three consults at once plus a floor call about a post-op patient with a fever. How do you triage that?

prioritization under real-world overlapping demands, matching the described fast pace

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 04411 AMG Libertyville 890 Garfield Rd - Surgery: Trauma Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Trauma Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) Advocate Condell Medical Center | Level I Trauma Center Join a collaborative and highly specialized Trauma and Acute Care Surgery team at Advocate Condell Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center serving a diverse and complex patient population. This position offers a dynamic blend of trauma, acute care surgery, general surgery, inpatient management, operating room experience, and ambulatory care. Schedule • Four 10-hour shifts per week • Shift hours: 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM • Rotating evenings, weekends, and holidays • Approximately 1 in 4 weekends • One winter holiday and one summer holiday annually • Evening shifts rotate with the team and satisfy call coverage requirements • Schedule subject to change based on departmental and patient care needs Practice Setting • Approximately 90% inpatient/hospital-based care/10% outpatient clinic responsibilities Role Overview The APP will provide comprehensive care across the continuum of trauma and surgical services, working closely with surgeons, residents, nurses, and multidisciplinary team members. Responsibilities include evaluating and managing trauma and acute surgical patients, participating in operative cases, performing inpatient rounding, coordinating patient care, and supporting outpatient follow-up as needed. Important Candidate Consideration While this position is housed within the Trauma Surgery Department, candidates should be aware that the role extends beyond trauma care alone. The APP will have significant involvement in Acute Care Surgery and General Surgery services, including: • Inpatient rounding and patient management • First assist and operating room participation • Surgical consults • Trauma and emergency general surgery care This is an excellent opportunity for an NP or PA who enjoys a fast-paced environment, managing complex surgical patients, and working across multiple care settings while developing a broad surgical skill set. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, formed through the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. The organization is committed to redefining care through clinical excellence, innovation, research, education, and a strong focus on health equity. With a broad network of hospitals, outpatient sites, and specialty programs, Advocate Health provides team members with opportunities for professional growth, collaboration, and the ability to make a meaningful impact on the communities they serve. Pay Range: $54.90 - $82.35 MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical responsibilities: Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition. This includes ordering, performing, and interpreting appropriate diagnostic studies and prescription of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and therapies. Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives. Provides health promotion, disease prevention and disease management counseling and education of patients and families. Manages patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and within scope of practice. Seeks physician or other healthcare team member consultation or referrals as appropriate. Escalates need for more emergent or specialized care when necessary. Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record. Substantiates and submits professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices. Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team and/or health or community agencies. Performs office or hospital procedures in accordance with specialty practice, competency and granted privileges (where applicable). Other responsibilities: Participates in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives/performance activities, organizational and/or departmental meetings and committees, peer review, and workgroups as necessary. Participates in education and/or onboarding of new team members, students, and other health care professionals. Seeks experiences to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and advance the profession within and outside of the organization. Maintains standards of productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics to ensure optimal, safe and timely patient care delivery. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED License/Registration/Certification Required: ​ Active PA license(s) in state(s) of practice, AND Active PA national board certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Active DEA registration prior to hire, AND If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire, AND Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire Education Required: ​ ​Bachelor’s Degree in Physician Assistant Experience Required: No experience required KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision-making skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team. Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record. Excellent communication skills. Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others. Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday. Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing. Must be able to: Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist. Lift up to 20 lbs over the head. Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance. Operate all equipment necessary to perform the job. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health  Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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