Cardiac ICU

Details

Client Name

UPMC Harrisburg

Job Type

Permanent

Offering

Advanced Practice

Profession

PA

Specialty

Critical Care

Job ID

15369816

Job Title

Cardiac ICU

Shift Details

Shift

Full Time Nights

Scheduled Hours

36

Job Order Details

Start Date

11 / 24 / 2025

Duration

Job Description

Advanced Practice - PA (Physician Assistant) - Harrisburg, PA

Employer : UPMC Harrisburg

Location : Harrisburg, PA

Job Type : Permanent

Shift : Full Time Nights

Start Date : September 22, 2025

Job Overview

UPMC Central Pa is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider to join the Cardiothoracic ICU team at our main campus in Harrisburg, PA. 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 Identifies opportunities for clinical quality and workplace improvement. Incorporates acceptable standards of practice as well as health system goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction of the patient experience Willingness to make recommendations for changes in patient care and clinical practices.

Position Highlights

• Position Details :
• 12 shifts / month u2013 block scheduling
• 12-hour shifts rotating day / night
• Day time : Census of 6-10 patients on average in the CTICU
• Night time : Responsible for in-house overnight coverage of CTICU / Post-op Unit / ER u2013 No outpatient calls
• Admissions and consultation of patients directed to the cardiac surgery service
• 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
• Leads teams to launch innovations in patient care
• Ability to articulate and translate patient u2019s condition to care providers
• 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
• Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate patient care
• Team-oriented with ability to provide personalized patient care and demonstrate positive clinical outcomes
• Benefits :
• Competitive compensation package
• Commencement Bonus
• Defined contribution plan; 403(b) plan with employer match
• Professional dues and CME allowance

Benefits

Qualifications

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Client Details

Address

111 South Front Street

City

Harrisburg

State

PA

Zip Code

17101