Physician Assistant, PA / Nurse Practitioner, NP - Trauma Critical Care
Description: Could you be our next Night Shift APP, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the Trauma Critical Care Department at Lankenua Medical Center in Wynnewood, PA? Why work as an APP Trauma Critical Care & ACS with Main Line Health? Make an Impact! The Advanced Practice Provider or APP [Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (CRNP)] is a licensed medical provider who functions as part of a physician-led health care team that is multidimensional. The APP manages the patients along with the attending physician. They will autonomously order diagnostic and therapeutic measures that make sure the patient care is safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and patient-centered. The APP will continually monitor and adjust the care of the patient. A major role of the APP is to be the patient advocate in the medical system. The APP will act as a liaison between the patient and all providers on the team. The APP will coordinate the care of the patient when multiple physicians and providers are involved in the care of the patient. The APP may provide other patient care through the execution of standing orders/protocols and/or routine patient care tasks which are delineated in the written agreement. This position will be performing and assisting with perioperative and operative procedures. The APP shall enhance the continuity of quality patient care; amplify communication between the physician, family members, and the health care team; and extend the capabilities of the medical care team. Develop and Grow your Career! Invest in furthering your education through seeking certifications or advanced degrees by taking advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement! This position is eligible for up to $6,000 per year based upon your Full or Part Time status. Join the Team! Like our patients, the Main Line Health Family encompasses a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Just as each of our patients requires a personalized care plan, each of our employees, physicians, and volunteers, bring distinctive talents to Main Line Health. Regardless of our unique design, we all share a purpose: providing superior service and care. Position-Specific Benefits include: You are eligible for up to 240 hours of paid time off per year. We also offer a number of employee discounts to various activities, services, and vendors... And employee parking is always free! Position: Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) - Trauma Critical Care Shift: Full Time, 40 hours/week. Night Shift, 6:30p - 7:30a with Weekend and Holiday rotations Experience: Two (2) years’ experience as a Physician Assistant in Critical Care Required 2. Two (2) years' experience as a Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care preferred, or RN experience in Critical Care Required Education: 1. Bachelor of Science degree required. Must be a graduate of an accredited physician assistant/surgical assistant program (for Physician Assistants). 2. Must be certified by the NCCPA (National commission for Certification of Physician Assistants) and Pennsylvania State Board of Medical 3. Education and Licensure or licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing Examiners as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP). Licensures/Certifications: 1. Successful completion of the MLH credentialing process through the Medical Staff office, with temporary or permanent privileges approved 2. ACLS Required Apply To This Job