9 days ago

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System

On Site
Full Time
$130,000
Philadelphia, PA

Job Overview

Job TitleAcute Care Nurse Practitioner
Job TypeFull Time
CategoryCommerce
Experience5 Years
DegreeMaster
Offered Salary$130,000
LocationPhiladelphia, PA

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Job Description

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Heart & Vascular ICU

Join one of the Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospitals in the U.S. and make a difference in the Heart and Vascular Intensive Care Unit (HVICU) at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center (PPMC) in Philadelphia, PA. This 20-bed unit delivers world-class care for patients undergoing complex cardiac and vascular procedures, including coronary artery bypass, valve replacement, and advanced aortic surgeries.

As a Full-Time Advanced Practitioner (NP or PA), you’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary team of intensivists, anesthesia residents, and advanced practice providers to manage critically ill patients, including those requiring mechanical support such as Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs) and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO). You’ll also perform invasive procedures like central lines, dialysis catheters, arterial lines, and bronchoscopy.

Why Penn Presbyterian Medical Center?

  • Nationally recognized for cardiovascular excellence
  • High-growth, high-visibility Cardiac Surgery service
  • Collaborative, innovative environment

Ready to advance your career with a leading-edge team? Apply today and become part of Penn Medicine’s tradition of excellence!

Key skills/competency

  • Acute Care
  • Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
  • Cardiology
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Critical Care
  • Mechanical Circulatory Support (VADs, ECMO)
  • Invasive Procedures
  • Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Patient Management
  • Advanced Practice Nursing

Tags:

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
critical care
cardiac surgery
vascular surgery
patient management
invasive procedures
mechanical support
multidisciplinary team
patient assessment
clinical decision-making
advanced practice
VADs
ECMO
central lines
arterial lines
dialysis catheters
bronchoscopy
EMR
patient monitoring
ventilator management
pharmacology

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How to Get Hired at Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System

  • Research Penn Medicine's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
  • Tailor your resume: Highlight extensive experience in acute care, cardiology, vascular surgery, and critical care nursing.
  • Showcase critical care skills: Emphasize proficiency in managing complex patients and performing invasive procedures (VADs, ECMO, lines).
  • Prepare for behavioral questions: Practice discussing teamwork, patient advocacy, and decision-making in high-pressure HVICU environments.
  • Network within healthcare: Connect with current Penn Medicine advanced practitioners on LinkedIn for insights and potential referrals.

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