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Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life’s work?
The donor management center in conjunction with the surgical ICU has an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Advanced Practice team in their very busy practice at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. This new innovative team will provide quality care in the donor ICU in collaboration with surgical and anesthesia intensivists and other members of the health care team. This center aims to maximize successful organ donation. Distinct functions of the position include: donor management, clinical decision making, bedside procedures (including central lines, arterial lines, and bronchoscopy), and palliative/end of life care discussion with family and staff. In addition to clinical responsibilities, the role also involves participation in the Division’s Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives and Unit-Based Clinical Leadership (UBCL). The APPs also attend weekly educational lectures focused on complex critical care management and the latest in evidence-based practice. Opportunities for professional growth and development are available through research, lecturing, publications and involvement in department and hospital projects and committees.
Clinical work hours include days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
Credentials:
- Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Board certification in area of specialty
- Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, M.H.S., and certification as a Physician Assistant.
- Master’s degree required
- Must have a strong clinical background in clinical specialty with management / supervisory experience preferred.
- Two years of critical care APP experience is required.
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Live Your Life’s Work
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.