Nurse Practitioner Cardiothoracic Surgery - Surgery Thoracic

Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center • Reading, PA

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About The 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.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Nursing.
• Currently licensed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner by State of employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum of two (2) years' prior experience as a Nurse Practitioner in a Cardiac Surgery program within the last six (6) years.
• RNFA certification.

Nice To Haves

• Endoscopic and open vein harvesting experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical assistance in the OR, Cath Lab and/or bedside.
• See patients in the clinic.
• Provide pre and postoperative patient care including test interpretation and patient referral.
• Perform procedures including central line/A line insertions.
• Troubleshoot Swans, manage ECMO, and IABP.
• Titrate vasoactive medications.

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