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Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center
nLocation: US:PA: Hershey
nWork Type: Full Time
nFTE: 1.0
nShift: Varied
nHours: 7am to 7pm, 7pm to 7am
nShift Differential: Exempt: Yes
nRecruiter Contact: Please contact Erica L. Moyer at (MAILTO:// ) for additional information
nSUMMARY OF POSITION:
nWe are currently seeking qualified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner candidates for an intensivist position in The Heart and Vascular Institute Critical Care Unit (HVICCU). Our 30-bed unit currently consists of: Intensivists and Advance Practice Providers providing 24 hours a day/7 days a week/365 days per year management of cardiac surgery, vascular surgery, cardiology, interventional and mechanical circulatory support patients; including those who have undergone cardiac surgical procedures such as CABG, valve surgery, LVADS, ECMO, and cardiac transplantation.
nAPPs are responsible for direct critical care patient management in the HVICCU. This includes management of complex therapies such as: IABP, Impella, VADs, ECMO, CRRT, Respiratory Ventilators, Inotropes, Vasopressors, Vasoactive Intravenous Medications. Actively participates in daily rounds on patients during post-operative phases of care, performs assessments, and makes medical management plan revisions in collaboration with physicians, consulted services, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams. Performs procedures including placement of A-line, central line, Swan Ganz catheter, removal of IABP, chest tubes and cardiac pacer wires.
nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
nnnMaster's Degree in a Critical Care Nurse Practitioner Program with a minimum of one year CRNP experience (which could include clinical rotations or relevant clinical experience in applicable specialty) and (3) years of critical care experience as a staff nurse required.
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nnMust be licensed and in good standing with the state of Pennsylvania board of nursing as a CRNP.
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nnMust possess knowledge of appropriate critical care, to include advanced cardiac life support and basic cardiopulmonary life support certification.
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nnNational certification as an advanced practice nurse required.
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nnBasic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
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nnAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
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n nKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
nnnCritical thinking, critical physical assessment required.
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nnAbility to diagnose and formulate a medical management plan required.
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nnAbility to communicate with interdisciplinary team, patients, and families during critical situations required.
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n nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
nAdult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification
nWHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
nPenn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
nPenn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:
nnnBe Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
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nnBe Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
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nnBe Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
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nnBe Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
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nnBe Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
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n nWHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?
nPenn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.
nYOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.
nThis job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
nPenn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
nUnion: Non Bargained
nPosition NP Critical Care Medicine All - Pshhvi Intensivist Services
nLocation US:PA: Hershey | Advanced Practice | Full Time
nReq ID 97509
Worksite address
hershey, PA, 17033, US
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