Cardiovascular Surgery Locum job in Harrisburg, PA
Job at a glance
Job description
Need one more locum to assist with dayshift coverage and some rotating night shifts if interested in the cardiac ICU.
Day shift Census of 6-10 patients on average in the CTICU
Night shift: Responsible for in-house overnight coverage of CTICU/Post-op Unit/ER – No outpatient calls
Admissions and consultation of patients directed to the cardiac surgery service
- Experience in airway management, central and arterial line cannulation, and ultrasound preferred
No OT, any hours worked over scheduled shift will be paid at regular hourly rate
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
*Active PA License
*Required Procedures: Radial Art and Central Lines | No Surgical Experience Necessary
*Minimum Experience: 2+ years within the last 3 years
*NP or PA
SHIFT/SCHEDULE INFORMATION
*Night Coverage | 7p – 7a
*Day Coverage | 7a - 7p
Other Job Notes:
- Admissions and consultation of patients directed to the cardiac surgery service
- Actively co-manages critically ill post-op patients including ventilator management, initiation and management of
vasoactive medications, management of IABP/ECMO, arrhythmias, bleeding disorders, and other cardiac disorders
- Serves as a role model of professional practice by serving as a recognized leader in clinical expertise and evidence based practice
- Demonstrates highly developed clinical assessment and analytic tools
- Actively supports continuous learning in the clinical area by sharing research and materials from professional
organizations
- Presents in a clinical setting
- Identifies opportunities for clinical quality and workplace improvement.
- Leads teams to launch innovations in patient care
- Incorporates acceptable standards of practice as well as health system goals to improve patient safety, quality, and
satisfaction of the patient experience
- Ability to articulate and translate patient’s condition to care providers
- Willingness to make recommendations for changes in patient care and clinical practices.
- Partners with patients to formulate a plan for care
- Support from a full range of specialists
- System-wide EPIC EMR
Professional Skills:
- Graduate of accredited CRNP program (must be certified in one of the following: ACNP, ACNPC-AG, or AGACNP) or
accredited PA program
- Ability to work autonomously and think critically
- Three years of experience working within an inpatient or critical care setting preferred
- Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with executives and providers
- Adaptability and flexibility suited for working in a complex environment with multiple, changing priorities
- Ability to work with specialized equipment
- Experience in airway management, central and arterial line cannulation, and ultrasound preferred
- Current ACLS certification
- Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate patient care
- Team-oriented with ability to provide personalized patient care and demonstrate positive clinical outcomes
