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Penn State Health** - **Hershey Medical Center

**Location:** US:PA:Camp Hill

**Work Type:** Full Time

**FTE:** 1.0

**Shift:** Day

**Hours:** 10 hour shifts

**Recruiter Contact:** Please contact Esther Zechman at [email protected] for additional information.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Penn State Health Heart and Vascular Institute is seeking qualified Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner candidates to work as an integral member of our Cardiac Surgery team at Holy Spirit Medical Center with potential coverage at Hershey Medical Center as needed. Both hospitals are located just outside of Harrisburg, PA. The APPs are responsible for providing surgical assistance as well as pre and postoperative patient care including test interpretation and patient referral under the responsibility and supervision of the surgeon. Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) certification is required for Nurse Practitioner candidates. Prior experience caring for cardiac surgery patient population and proficiency in performing endovascular vein harvest is required.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)** :

+ Graduate of an AMA approved Physician Assistant Program or baccalaureate or higher degree program that meets licensure requirements in the State of employment National Certification in State of employment or in another State with reciprocity and licensure to practice in the State of employment.

+ Adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification

+ National Certification in State of employment or in another State with reciprocity and licensure to practice in the State of employment

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

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.

**For more information:** About Us | Careers | Penn State Health (https://www.pennstatehealth.org/careers/working-here/about-us)

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.

**For a full list with more detailed information:** https://www.pennstatehealth.org/careers/working-here/total-rewards

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

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 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 an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination._

**Position** Advanced Practice Provider - Cardiothoracic Surgery

**Location** US:PA:Camp Hill | Advanced Practice | Full Time

**Req ID** 48638