What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner Cardiothoracic Surgery - Surgery Thoracic position at Penn State Hershey Health System?
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to work as an integral member of the Cardiovascular Surgery team at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for providing surgical assistance in the OR, Cath Lab and/or bedside, seeing patients in the clinic, as well as pre and postoperative patient care including test interpretation and patient referral under the responsibility and supervision of the surgeon. The NP will be expected to perform procedures including central line/A line insertions, troubleshooting Swans, ECMO management, IABP management, and be comfortable titrating vasoactive medications. A minimum of two (2) years’ prior experience working as a Nurse Practitioner in a Cardiac Surgery program within the last six (6) years is highly preferred. Endoscopic and open vein harvesting experience is also preferred. RNFA certification is required to perform duties in the OR.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
- Master’s degree in Nursing
- Currently licensed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner by State of employment
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
Penn 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.
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Penn 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:
- Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
- Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
- Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
- Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
- Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
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WHY PENN STATE HEALTH ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER?
St. Joseph Medical Center first opened its doors in 1873, over 150 years ago. The new 204-bed state-of-the-art hospital, located on Bernville Road, opened in 2006 and in 2015 became the first hospital to join the Penn State Health organization; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center is dedicated to the health, education, and wellness of the community. Our approach to health care is bigger than all of us. It calls us to learn, share, and lift each other up while achieving our goals. With pride in who we are, where we work, and what we do, we are changing lives every day together. We do this by putting our patients first and by living our core values as we serve our community.
YOU 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.
This 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.
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