Advanced Practice Provider - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center • Camp Hill, PA

80d

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 a 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.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Prior experience caring for cardiac surgery patient population.
• Proficiency in performing endovascular vein harvest.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical assistance as part of the Cardiac Surgery team.
• Deliver pre and postoperative patient care.
• Interpret tests and make patient referrals under the supervision of the surgeon.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision with no waiting period.
• Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees