Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?Penn Medicine is Hiring for the Cardiac Surgery Progressive Care unit at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Penn Medicine is seeking a qualified Advanced Practice Provider to join the cardiovascular surgery progressive care unit (PCU) team at our main campus, The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) in Philadelphia, PA.Position Details:Self-scheduling with some rotational requirements: weekends, nights, days48-bedsTriage, admissions, and consultation of patients directed to the PCUSignificant autonomy accompanies this positionCollaborates with cardiovascular surgeon and other interdisplinary team members to provide care for patients who require intermediate level of care pre and post-cardiac surgery procedures. Clinical management includes: heart failure, acute myocardial infarction, aortic aneurysm/dissection, valvular disease, arrhythmias, pre/post cardiac/lung transplant, ventricular assist devices (LVAD). Vasoactive medications are commonly managed on the PCU.Support from a full range of specialistsSystem-wide EPIC EMRMinimum Requirements include: Master’s prepared Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician AssistantPennsylvania state licensure and certification as an ACNP or PA-C is required.BLS, ACLS requiredCritical Care Nursing or Fellowship experience preferred; Advanced Practice Provider experience preferredPrefer 3-5 years of experience working within an inpatient or critical care setting but willing to train new to practice APP with 3-5 years of nursing or comparable experienceWe 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 WorkWe 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.
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