Summary

This position will serve as the “Gatekeeper” for the CTICU. They will manage inflow and outflow of cardiovascular and thoracic patients requiring acute care in collaboration with the Patient Placement Manager and the critical care physician. The Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner - CTICU will also provide continuity of care for patients admitted or consulted by the heart failure service and provide initial evaluation and institute care delivery for patients admitted to the heart failure service

Minimum Qualifications

1. Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.

2. Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

3. Currently licensed to practice as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

4. Prescriptive authority privileges.

5. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

6. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Previous experience as a physician assistant, working in a surgical practice that specializes in cardiac surgery and/or providing critical care services in an inpatient setting.

2. Bachelor’s degree in nursing or other science-related program