Master's Degree in Nursing or Master's in Physician Assistant studies required
1 year of experience in a cardiac specialty preferred
2 years of experience as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant preferred
PA Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner license required
PA Registered Nurse License required
Multi-State Compact RN License required or Physician Assistant License required
Responsibilities
Evaluate and treat patients in the Surgery division
Administer advanced nursing care under physician direction
Perform diagnosis and prescribe medical therapeutics
Collaborate with licensed physicians on patient care
Conduct a variety of patient care activities in a cardiac specialty
Benefits
No on-call responsibilities
Every 3rd weekend rotation
Holiday rotation
Opportunity to work in a specialized cardiac environment
Collaborative team setting with physicians
Full Job Description
Temple University Hospital is looking to add an Advanced Practice Provider (APP; Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) for the Surgery division of our health system. The APP will have NO ON-CALL, an every 3rd weekend rotation, and a holiday rotation. We need for the candidate to have a strong Cardiac background such as Cardiac ICU, Cath Lab, Telemetry, etc. Candidate must be knowledgeable in hemodynamics.
The APP treats and evaluates patients; administers advanced nursing care in a particular clinical specialty area under the direction of the licensed physician. Performs a wide variety of patient care activities including diagnosis and the prescription of medical therapeutics or corrective measures in collaboration with and under the direction of the licensed physician.
Masters degree in Physician Assistant studies - Required
Experience 1 year experience in a cardiac specialty - Preferred 2 years experience as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant - Preferred
Licenses PA Cert Reg Nurse Practitioner - Required PA Registered Nurse License - Required Prescriptive Authority - Preferred Multi State Compact RN License - Required
or a Physician Assistant License - Required
About Temple University
Temple University is a public research university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The university was founded in 1884 and has since grown to become one of the largest universities in the United States. Temple University offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs across a variety of fields including business, education, engineering, law, medicine, and the arts. The university is known for its strong research programs and has been recognized as a top-tier research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Temple University is committed to providing its students with a high-quality education and preparing them for success in their chosen careers.
