Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Masters Physician Assistant - Interventional Cardiology @ HUP

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking skilled Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to join their dynamic Cardiology Advanced Practice team. This role offers the chance to work with advanced structural heart disease patients and engage in interventional cardiology procedures. With a focus on professional growth and collaboration, you will be part of a high-paced environment that prioritizes comprehensive patient care and innovative medical practices. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Tuition assistance

Health and wellness benefits

Flexible scheduling

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Masters prepared as an acute care nurse practitioner or physician assistant.
• Pennsylvania licensure as an ACNP or PA-C required.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients in the cardiac progressive care unit.
• Collaborate with cardiologists for patient care and procedures.

Skills

Cardiology experience

Acute care management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Education

Masters in Nursing or Physician Assistant

Job description

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Masters Physician Assistant - Interventional Cardiology @ HUP

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Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in medicine. Working at this leading academic medical center involves collaboration with top professionals across disciplines.

We have an exciting opportunity for Nurse Practitioners and/or Physician Assistants to join the Cardiology Advanced Practice (CAP-Service) team, specifically the CAP-Interventional Cardiology APP team. This team cares for patients with advanced structural heart disease requiring interventional procedures such as TAVRs, TMVRs, TTVRs, and complex interventional cardiology cath lab procedures for ischemic heart disease.

The APPs are cross-trained to also work with the advanced heart failure (CAP-HF) team, caring for patients with advanced cardiovascular conditions, including those requiring mechanical circulatory support, heart transplants, or with complications related to transplantation.

The team primarily manages patients in the cardiac progressive care unit, including those requiring pulmonary artery catheter placement and hemodynamic monitoring. This high-paced inpatient service involves comprehensive care, including admissions, daily management, and discharge planning. APPs work closely with specialized cardiologists who value their role and autonomy.

This position requires a high level of independence but is supported by collaborative practice models. It offers significant professional growth opportunities and the chance to contribute to Penn Medicine’s mission of clinical care, research, and education.

All APPs function under the guidelines of the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center and are credentialed accordingly, working under a Collaborative Practice Agreement with supervising physicians. Clinical hours and responsibilities are managed within HR guidelines.

Minimum Requirements

• Masters prepared as an acute care nurse practitioner or physician assistant
• Pennsylvania licensure as an ACNP or PA-C
• BLS and ACLS certifications
• Preferred: Experience in cardiology and acute care
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams is highly valued

Additional Information

• Full-time position, 72 hours per 2-week period
• 8–12-hour shifts, primarily day shifts, with potential night shifts as needed
• Every 4th weekend rotation
• Holiday rotations as scheduled

We believe the best patient care starts with caring for our employees. Our benefits support health and well-being, including tuition assistance. Join us in making medical advances that improve lives.

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We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or other protected statuses.