Job ID: 231670
Category: Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant
Work Type: FT
Location: Philadelphia, PA, United States
Work Schedule: Full Time - Variable shifts
Description
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.PPMC has been named one the top 50 cardiovascular hospitals in the US!
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The Heart and Vascular intensive care unit (HVICU) at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center is looking for an Advanced Practitioner to join our health care delivery team. The HVICU is a 20 bed unit. We provide care for patients undergoing cardiac and vascular procedures, including coronary artery bypass, valve replacement and complex aortic procedures. In addition, we provide a variety of mechanical support options to patients experiencing cardiogenic shock and acute respiratory distress syndrome. Our team is composed of intensivists, anesthesia residents, and advanced practice providers.
Summary:
The inpatient Cardiac Surgery service provides care for patients undergoing cardiac procedures, including coronary artery bypass, valve replacement and complex aortic procedures. In addition, we manage patients pre-operatively and perform consultations for surgery. This is an onsite position located at PPMC in Philadelphia. PPMC has an outstanding track record of medical accomplishments including creating one of the first coronary care units in the US, and we continue to provide leading-edge care as part of Penn Medicine. Cardiac Surgery is high growth and high visibility service at PPMC.
The Nurse Practitioner contributes to excellence in education, leadership, professional contribution and practice.
The position of the advanced practice (AP) provider in the HVICU is that of leader, teacher, and care provider. In close partnership and collaboration with the intensivist and surgical physician groups we provide world class care to some of the most acutely ill patients in the country who are undergoing coronary revascularization, complex aortic surgery, you will also be managing patients requiring mechanical support such as VAD's and ECMO. The AP is skilled at invasive procedures including central lines, dialysis catheters, arterial lines and bronchoscopy. Working closely with physician providers at many levels we are an integral piece of a multidisciplinary team.
Minimum Requirements:
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Masters Physician Assistant required
Nurse Practioner or Physician Assistant Pennsylvania State license, active and in good standing at time of hire
AHA ACLS and CPR Required
Critical Care and/or Cardiac Care experience is preferred
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.