Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient​/Outpatient Cardiology

Location:US:

PA:

Wyomissing
Work Type:Full Time
FTE:1.0
Shift:Day
Shift Differential:
Exempt:
Yes
Hours:4 10-hr days
Recruiter Contact:Please contact Esther I. Zechman atezechman.edu for additional information.

Penn State Health is seeking a skilled and dedicated NP for our progressive cardiology practice in Wyomissing, PA. serving Berks County for 50 yrs. 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.

• 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.