Nurse Practitioner Critical Care Medicine All - Pshhvi Intensivist Services

NHNPA; Hershey (PA); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Critical care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical assessment

Educación

Master's Degree in Critical Care Nurse Practitioner

PA CRNP license (Pennsylvania)

National certification as Advanced Practice Nurse

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Descripción del empleo

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

We are currently seeking qualified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner candidates for an intensivist position in The Heart and Vascular Institute Critical Care Unit (HVICCU). Our 30-bed unit currently consists of: Intensivists and Advance Practice Providers providing 24 hours a day/7 days a week/365 days per year management of cardiac surgery, vascular surgery, cardiology, interventional and mechanical circulatory support patients; including those who have undergone cardiac surgical procedures such as CABG, valve surgery, LVADS, ECMO, and cardiac transplantation.

APPs are responsible for direct critical care patient management in the HVICCU. This includes management of complex therapies such as: IABP, Impella, VADs, ECMO, CRRT, Respiratory Ventilators, Inotropes, Vasopressors, Vasoactive Intravenous Medications. Actively participates in daily rounds on patients during post-operative phases of care, performs assessments, and makes medical management plan revisions in collaboration with physicians, consulted services, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams. Performs procedures including placement of A-line, central line, Swan Ganz catheter, removal of IABP, chest tubes and cardiac pacer wires.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in a Critical Care Nurse Practitioner Program with a minimum of one year CRNP experience (which could include clinical rotations or relevant clinical experience in applicable specialty) and (3) years of critical care experience as a staff nurse required.
• Must be licensed and in good standing with the state of Pennsylvania board of nursing as a CRNP.
• Must possess knowledge of appropriate critical care, to include advanced cardiac life support and basic cardiopulmonary life support certification.
• National certification as an advanced practice nurse required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Critical thinking, critical physical assessment required.
• Ability to diagnose and formulate a medical management plan required.
• Ability to communicate with interdisciplinary team, patients, and families during critical situations required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification