Nurse Practitioner - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Hershey, PA
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Nurse Practitioner Nocturnist - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Penn State Health - Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Location: US:PA:Hershey Work Type: Full Time FTE: 1.0 Shift: Night (7 on/7 off) Hours: 12hr shifts Recruiter: Please contact Savannah Stauffer at [email protected] for additional information. SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Heart and Vascular Institute of the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is seeking professional advanced practice provider to work as an integral member of the Cardiac Surgery team. Primary responsibilities of this position include admitting patients, performing history & physicals, inpatient rounds and medical management of intermediate and acute care level patients, planning and discharge of patients, and participation with surgeons in inpatient consults. This position is to provide medical planning and management of cardiac surgery patients in the hospital on floor or intermediate care status. Responsible for assisting physicians in the medical care and management of patients, performing such functions as making rounds, physical examinations, and other patient examinations, injections, care of wounds, arranging for patient referrals. Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification is required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S): * Master's degree in Nursing * Currently licensed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner by State of employment * Two years' prior experience as a nurse required * Basic Life Support (BLS) This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities. Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email [email protected] or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance. Union: Non Bargained Apply now Internal Employees - Apply