Job SummarySt. Christopher's Hospital for Children is seeking a Full time Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in our Intensive Care Unit to join our team.
Highlights:- You will join a team of 7 attending Physicians, 7 Nurse Practitioners.
- The unit is covered 24/7 by 2 Mid level providers. The Hours of coverage vary 7a-4p, 4p-8a, and 7a-8a. Your shifts will vary throughout the month.
- Weekend and holiday coverage is expected. There are (3) 25 hr shifts of weekend time per month. Usually, one Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
- There is call associated with this position - It will vary, minimum of 6 calls per month. Shifts will vary according to need.
- The PNP is responsible for a practice that demonstrates a high level of autonomy, clinical decision making and advanced skill in management and treatment of complex illnesses in the critical care environment.
- The PNP provides leadership and clinical support for the interdisciplinary team in the PICU/CCU/SCU, engages in research and quality management activities and, participates in multidisciplinary educational activities.
- Procedures expected to perform in the hospital setting: Endo tracheal Intubation, Arterial and Central Venous Line Placement, Chest tube placement, Bedside Procedural Sedation, Spinal Taps
Average number of patients seen - We have a 26 bed PICU that also houses Cardio Thoracic and Burn Patients. - Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children in our region.
The Benefits We Offer:- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- Retirement savings plan with employer automatic contribution and employer match.
- Malpractice insurance & tail coverage
- Paid time-off allowance
- Commuter Benefits- tax-free transit or parking
- CME time and money
- Supportive health system to advance goals
Contact Person Name: Lisa WortmanContact Email: Lisa.Wortman@towerhealth.org#LI-KE1#STC QualificationsEducation RequirementsExperienceCertification and Licensure- PA Registered Nurse License
- PA Certified Registered Pediatric Nurse Practitioner License
Required Skills- Excellent Communications Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Leadership Skills
The CommunityPhiladelphia located between New York and Washington D.C, is considered to be the birthplace of the United States. The Constitution was debated here in Philadelphia in what is now the Independence Hall. The nearby Liberty Bell Center is home to the famous two-thousand-pound bell which became a symbol of freedom. The National Constitution Center also tells the story of 1920s prohibition. Learn more about Al Capone and other famous former inmates at the Eastern State Penitentiary. The Philadelphia Museum of Art, one of the country's largest museums, is not to be missed. At Fairmount Park, discover outdoor art on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, as well as the Smith Memorial Arch dedicated to Civil War heroes. Attractions for kids include Philadelphia Zoo, the oldest zoo in America. Meet more animals at the Academy of Natural Sciences or enjoy fun and educational interactive displays at the Please Touch Museum.
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Websites:- St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
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