Surgery - Vascular Physician Assistant

NP/PA Vascular Cardiac ICU - Harrisburg, PA - Located 40m to Lancaster, 80m to BaltimorePosition Details

• Full-time, permanent
• Seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider to join the Vascular, Cardiac ICU team at our main campus in Harrisburg, PA.
• 12 shifts/month block scheduling
• 12-hour shifts rotating day/night
• Day time: Census of 6-10 patients on average in the CTICU
• Night time: Responsible for in-house overnight coverage of CTICU/Post-op Unit/ER No outpatient calls
• Admissions and consultation of patients directed to the cardiac surgery service
• Actively co-manages critically ill post-op patients including ventilator management, initiation and management of vasoactive medications, management of IABP/ECMO, arrhythmias, bleeding disorders, and other cardiac disorders
• Serves as a role model of professional practice by serving as a recognized leader in clinical expertise and evidence-based practice
• Demonstrates highly developed clinical assessment and analytic tools
• Actively supports continuous learning in the clinical area by sharing research and materials from professional organizations
• Presents in a clinical setting
• Identifies opportunities for clinical quality and workplace improvement.
• Leads teams to launch innovations in patient care
• Incorporates acceptable standards of practice as well as health system goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction of the patient experience
• Ability to articulate and translate patient s condition to care providers
• Willingness to make recommendations for changes in patient care and clinical practices.
• Partners with patients to formulate a plan for care
• Support from a full range of specialists
• System-wide EPIC EMR
• Desired Candidate:
• Graduate of accredited CRNP program (must be certified in one of the following: ACNP, ACNPC-AG, or AGACNP) or accredited PA program
• Ability to work autonomously and think critically
• Three years of experience working within an inpatient or critical care setting preferred
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with executives and providers
• Adaptability and flexibility suited for working in a complex environment with multiple, changing priorities
• Ability to work with specialized equipment
• Experience in airway management, central and arterial line cannulation, and ultrasound preferred
• Current ACLS certification
• Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate patient care
• Team-oriented with ability to provide personalized patient care and demonstrate positive clinical outcomes
Benefits:
• Competitive salary
• Commencement bonus
• Health, life, and disability insurance
• Medical malpractice insurance
• Defined contribution plan; 403(b) plan with employer match
• Professional dues and CME time
• Paid time off and paid holidays
Location Details
• Features both rural and suburban living and boasts an abundance of sports, arts, cultural events and entertainment. Close to historically significant areas such as Gettysburg and world-famous Hershey Park and Hershey's Chocolate World.
• Offers top-rated public schools, blue-ribbon private schools, and some of Pennsylvania's top colleges and universities. Area school districts are consistently ranked in the top 20% of Pennsylvania. With affordable homes a composite cost of living index of 99.7, compared to 126.5 in Philadelphia's a great place to grow a career and family.
• Listed among Americas Most Livable Cities, and ranked in U.S. News & World Reports Best Cities to Live in 2017, we are a 23 hour drive away from New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.