Advanced Practice Provider - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Penn State Health • Camp Hill, PA

21d

About The Position

Penn State Health Heart and Vascular Institute is seeking qualified Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner candidates to work as an integral member of our Cardiac Surgery team at Holy Spirit Medical Center with potential coverage at Hershey Medical Center as needed. Both hospitals are located just outside of Harrisburg, PA. The APPs are responsible for providing surgical assistance as well as pre and postoperative patient care including test interpretation and patient referral under the responsibility and supervision of the surgeon. Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) certification is required for Nurse Practitioner candidates. Prior experience caring for cardiac surgery patient population and proficiency in performing endovascular vein harvest is required.

Requirements

• Graduate of an AMA approved Physician Assistant Program or baccalaureate or higher degree program that meets licensure requirements in the State of employment
• National Certification in State of employment or in another State with reciprocity and licensure to practice in the State of employment.
• Adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification
• National Certification in State of employment or in another State with reciprocity and licensure to practice in the State of employment
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) certification is required for Nurse Practitioner candidates.
• Prior experience caring for cardiac surgery patient population and proficiency in performing endovascular vein harvest is required.

Responsibilities

• providing surgical assistance
• pre and postoperative patient care including test interpretation and patient referral under the responsibility and supervision of the surgeon

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time