Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient​/Outpatient Cardiology

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Penn State Health is seeking a skilled and dedicated NP for our progressive cardiology practice in Wyomissing, PA. The practice includes an experienced team of 13 cardiologists and 3 CRNPs.

The Nurse Practitioners provide care in both the inpatient and outpatient settings for adult cardiology patients. This role will alternate weeks in the hospital and clinic, caring for consult and follow-up patients in collaboration with the cardiologists. These patients include the entire gamut of a busy and growing cardiology practice including CAD, Structural, arrhythmia, and CHF.

After the completion of orientation the role in the outpatient practice can be tailored to an area of interest for example, CHF, structural, EP or general. This structure allows for diversity in acute care and developing long term relationships with the outpatients.

Prior experience working in cardiology is preferred. The position requires inpatient weekend coverage (4-5 hrs./day) for hospital rounds with the on call cardiologist on a Q6 week rotation. This position does not require night call or holidays.

• Comprehensive assessment of cardiovascular patients
• Develop and manage patients  plan of care in collaboration with the physicians and monitor their progress as needed
• Admitting and discharging the procedural patient to ensure guideline-directed therapy and patient education
• Recommend medications, therapies, and diagnostic tests
• Ability to practice within the limits of their scope of practice

• Master s Degree in Nursing required
• Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• ACLS

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

#WeAre committed to providing patient- and family-centered care to all patients and skillfully handle needs at every level of complexity utilizing our shared governance model of care. The Medical Group is constructed of both primary care and multi-specialty offices that are striving to make a difference in each patient s healthcare routine. Working alongside seasoned professionals, you will be spearheading the mission of Penn State Health to provide the highest quality care to all patients within their local community!

Working with us means being part of a team that strives to provide excellent patient care every day, but also one that works together to set and achieve goals, build on the Penn State Health legacy and create new possibilities for the future.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. 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.