Surgery - General Physician Assistant

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

• Full-time, permanent
• Seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider to join the Cardiothoracic 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 salaryCommencement bonusHealth, life, and disability insuranceMedical malpractice insuranceDefined contribution plan; 403(b) plan with employer matchProfessional dues and CME timePaid time off and paid holidaysLocation DetailsFeatures 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.