UPMC Central Pa is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider to join the Cardiothoracic ICU team at our main campus in Harrisburg, PA.
Position Details:
- 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
Professional Skills:
- Graduate of accredited PA or CRNP program.
- CRNP must be certified in one of the following: ACNP, ACNPC-AG, or AGACNP
- 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 compensation package
- Commencement Bonus
- Relocation
- Health, life, and disability insurance
- Medical malpractice insurance
- Defined contribution plan; 403(b) plan with employer match
- Professional dues and CME allowance
About UPMC Central PA
UPMC Central PA is a nationally recognized leader in providing high quality, patient-centered health care services in central Pennsylvania and surrounding rural communities. The not-for-profit system cares for more than 1.2 million area residents yearly, providing life-saving emergency care, essential primary care, and leading-edge diagnostic services. The UPMC Central PA health system includes seven acute care hospitals with 1,161 licensed beds, over 160 outpatient clinics and ancillary facilities, more than 2,900 physicians and allied health professionals, and approximately 11,000 employees. It is a health care hub serving Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry, York, Lancaster, Lebanon, Juniata, Franklin, Adams, and parts of Snyder counties.
UPMC was named as one of the "150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare" for 2022 by Becker's Healthcare. For inclusion on this list, hospitals, health systems, and health care companies must demonstrate initiatives and commitment to promote diversity within the workforce, employee engagement, and professional growth
UPMC is a committed community partner, generously investing to help our neighbors, committing resources to help make care more accessible, improve health and quality of life, and advance medical knowledge.
About Our Community
South central Pennsylvania offers endless possibilities: city excitement, rural respite, and suburban family life and community can all be found here. Enjoy excellent work-life balance with easy commutes to work. In addition to fabulous dining, we offer an abundance of sports, arts, cultural events, and entertainment. We are close to historically significant areas such as Gettysburg and world-famous Hershey Park and Hershey's Chocolate World.
The area 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-it's a great place to grow a career and family.
Listed among "America's Most Livable Cities," and ranked in U.S. News & World Report's "Best Cities to Live," we are a two to three-hour drive from New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.
