CT Surgery - Reading Hospital

Job Summary The Reading Hospital is seeking an Advanced Practitioner to join our CT Surgery team. The General Cardiothoracic Surgical Advanced Practitioner works with the Cardiothoracic Surgeons and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals in coordinating and delivering patient care in a limited, non-cardiac surgical arena of the cardiothoracic surgery service. Facilitates communication between the patient and family, various hospital departments, the Nursing Service and the Medical Staff; functions as a clinical expert in the Cardiothoracic Surgery Program and will practice to the fullest extent permitted under all current state and federal laws, and according to approved policies. This position is an In Office Support Position. We are looking for an NP or PA who does consults and rounding, direct admissions, and discharges, runs ICU at night when performing night call and covers floor coverage during the day. The APP will also assist surgeons with pre-operative work, consults and communications with the patients, prescribe and order pre- and post-operative diagnostic studies, perform H&P’s and possesses advanced knowledge in hemodynamic management of ventilators, ventricular assist devices, the pharmacological effects of vasoactive cardiotonic drugs, and adult critical care in order to function at the highest level of autonomy within limits of advance practice licensure. Position Responsibilities In‑Office Support Position Procedures expected to perform in the practice setting: Pacing Wire Removal, Chest Tube Removal, Wound VAC changes, Wound Care, direct admits to hospital, post‑op care. Post‑op cases, emergency patients and consults Qualifications All applicants must be certified, with an active Professional Pennsylvania license (PA or NP); BLS and ACLS must be current. Education Requirements Master's Degree Experience Relevant Experience Certification and Licensure BLS Certification Certification or CE Units Specific To Departmental Area PA Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner License PA Registered Nurse License Required Skills Excellent Communications Skills Excellent Interpersonal Skills General Clerical Skills Keyboarding Microsoft Word Benefits 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 included Generous paid time‑off allowance New Hire Bonus CME time and money Relocation assistance Supportive health system to advance goals #J-18808-Ljbffr