Cardiac ICU NP — Critical Care in HVICCU

NHNPA; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NHNPA is seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner for the Heart and Vascular Institute Critical Care Unit (HVICCU) in Hershey, PA. The role involves direct critical care management of complex cardiac surgery and interventional patients, with daily rounds and collaboration across physicians, nursing, and allied teams.

The candidate must hold a Master's in Critical Care NP, PA CRNP license in PA, national APN certification, and BLS/ACLS certifications.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a Critical Care NP program with 3+ years as a critical care RN.
• PA CRNP license in good standing (Pennsylvania).
• National certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse.
• BLS and ACLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Direct critical care management in HVICCU.
• Participate in daily rounds and revise medical plans with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Perform procedures such as placement of A-line, central line, Swan-Ganz catheter, and removal of IABP or chest tubes as needed.

Skills

Critical care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical assessment

Education

Master's Degree in Critical Care Nurse Practitioner

PA CRNP license (Pennsylvania)

National certification as Advanced Practice Nurse

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

NHNPA is seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner for the Heart and Vascular Institute Critical Care Unit (HVICCU) in Hershey, PA. The role involves direct critical care management of complex cardiac surgery and interventional patients, with daily rounds and collaboration across physicians, nursing, and allied teams.

The candidate must hold a Master's in Critical Care NP, PA CRNP license in PA, national APN certification, and BLS/ACLS certifications.