Nurse Practitioner Critical Care Intensivist - Pediatric Critical Care

Annual Dialysis Conference; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA, invites a Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. This role requires progressing to a high level of autonomy and independence in direct patient care.

The NP manages patients across neurosurgical, trauma, oncology, nephrology, pulmonology, and cardiac services, including ventilation, ECMO, and CRRT, with in-house, round-the-clock coverage and weekend/holiday shifts.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a Critical Care or Acute Care NP program.
• PA CRNP license by PA Board of Nurse Examiners.
• National certification as an advanced practice nurse.
• ACLS and BCLS certifications.
• 3+ years of critical care experience as a staff nurse.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the Pediatric ICU.
• Manage ventilation modes, ECMO, and CRRT.
• Collaborate with attending physicians, fellows, residents, nurses and healthcare staff.
• Provide education to residents, nurses and students.
• Provide round-the-clock, in-house coverage including weekends and holidays.

Skills

Critical care knowledge

Autonomy

Education

Master's Degree in Critical Care or Acute Care NP

PA CRNP license

National Certification as APN

ACLS Certification

BCLS Certification

3+ years critical care staff nurse experience

Job description

Nurse Practitioner Critical Care Intensivist - Pediatric Critical Care

Req.# 96035

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey. Work Type: Full Time. FTE:1.0. Shift: Varied. Hours: Varied.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Penn State Health has an opportunity for a Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to work in our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in our Children's Hospital. This position requires the ability to progress to a high level of autonomy and independence. Responsible for direct patient care and compliance with guidelines as outlined in the collaborative agreement.

The Nurse Practitioner provides care to a variety of patients including neurosurgical, surgical, trauma, hematology/oncology, nephrology, pulmonology, cardiac, and post-operative cardiac surgery, and manages all modes of mechanical ventilation, ECMO, and CRRT and performs bone marrow transplants but not solid-organ transplants. This position requires in-house, round-the-clock coverage, weekends, and holidays.

The Nurse Practitioner is credentialed and works independently and in collaboration with the attending physicians, fellows, residents, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team to provide specialty care to critically ill patients. The NP provides education and instruction, both formal and informal, to residents, nurses, students, and other healthcare professionals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's Degree in a Critical Care or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program with a minimum of one year of CRNP experience (which could include clinical rotations or relevant clinical experience in applicable specialty) required and three (3) critical care experience as a staff nurse required.

Currently licensed to practice as a CRNP by the Pennsylvania Board of Nurse Examiners required. National certification as an advanced practice nurse is required. Must possess knowledge of appropriate critical care, to include advanced cardiac life support and basic cardiopulmonary life support certification. An acute critical care certification focus is preferred.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

For more information: https://this.pennstatehealth.org/#thisIsPennStateHealth

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

For a full list with more detailed information: https://www.pennstatehealth.org/careers/working-here/total-rewards

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania's only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider.

As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence - that's Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That's all you.

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

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