Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - HVICU

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Heart and Vascular Intensive Care Unit (HVICU) Role

The Heart and Vascular intensive care unit (HVICU) at the University of Pennsylvania is looking for an Advanced Practitioner to join our health care delivery team. The HVICU is a 32 bed unit. We provide care for patients undergoing cardiac and vascular procedures, including heart transplants, lung transplants, adult congenital surgery, and complex aortic procedures. Our team is composed of intensivists, surgical and anesthesia residents, and advanced practice providers.

Advanced Practice Provider Responsibilities

The position of the advanced practice (AP) provider in the H&V SICU is that of leader, teacher, and care provider. In close partnership and collaboration with the intensivist and surgical physician groups, we provide world-class care to some of the most acutely ill patients in the country who are undergoing coronary revascularization, complex aortic surgery, cardiac and thoracic transplants. You will also be managing patients requiring mechanical support such as VAD's and ECMO. The AP is skilled at invasive procedures including central lines, dialysis catheters, arterial lines, and the use of bedside fluoroscopy. Working closely with physician providers at many levels, we are an integral piece of a multidisciplinary team.

Schedule & Rotation

• Up to 50/50 nights, every fourth weekend, and holiday rotation required

Required Credentials

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant required
• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Pennsylvania State license, active and in good standing at time of hire
• Prescriptive Authority (Required)
• Registered Nurse - PA (Required if Acute Care Nurse Practitioner)

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 2 years of inpatient advanced practice experience is preferred
• Critical Care Experience is preferred
• Cardiac Background is preferred

Education Requirements

• Master's Degree or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Nursing or Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate Degree – Physician Assistant - Required
• Graduate of Accredited Physician Assistant Training Program (PA-C) – Required
• The CRNP and/or PA-C must be reviewed by the Credentials Committee and approved by the Medical Board.

Employee Benefits & Culture

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

Key skills/competency

• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• Physician Assistant
• Critical Care
• Cardiac Procedures
• Vascular Procedures
• Heart Transplants
• Mechanical Support (VADs, ECMO)
• Invasive Procedures
• ACLS
• Pennsylvania License