Job Summary St. Christopher's Hospital for Children is seeking a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in our Intensive Care Unit to join our team. Highlights: You will join a team of 7 attending Physicians, 7 Nurse Practitioners. The unit is covered 24/7 by 2 Mid level providers. The Hours of coverage vary 7a-4p, 4p-8a, and 7a-8a. Your shifts will vary throughout the month. Weekend and holiday coverage is expected. There are (3) 25 hr shifts of weekend time per month. Usually, one Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There is call associated with this position - It will vary, minimum of 6 calls per month. Shifts will vary according to need. The PNP is responsible for a practice that demonstrates a high level of autonomy, clinical decision making and advanced skill in management and treatment of complex illnesses in the critical care environment. The PNP provides leadership and clinical support for the interdisciplinary team in the PICU/CCU/SCU, engages in research and quality management activities and, participates in multidisciplinary educational activities. Procedures expected to perform in the hospital setting: Endo tracheal Intubation, Arterial and Central Venous Line Placement, Chest tube placement, Bedside Procedural Sedation, Spinal Taps Average number of patients seen - We have a 26 bed PICU that also houses Cardio Thoracic and Burn Patients. Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children in our region. The Benefits We Offer: 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 Paid time-off allowance Commuter Benefits- tax-free transit or parking CME time and money Supportive health system to advance goals Contact Person Name: Lisa Wortman Contact Phone Number: 484-628-0556 Contact Email: Lisa.Wortman@towerhealth.org #LI-KE1 Qualifications Education Requirements Master's Degree Experience Relevant Experience Certification and Licensure PA Registered Nurse License PA Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner License Required Skills Excellent Communications Skills Excellent Interpersonal Skills Leadership Skills Putting Kids and Families First Since 1875 A leader in pediatric care since 1875, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children's nationally recognized programs and pediatric specialists provide exceptional care to children from throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and around the world. The mission of St. Christopher's Hospital for Children is to provide quality pediatric services in a caring, progressive environment. St. Christopher's Hospital is committed to quality through teamwork, technology and service in a child-friendly, family-oriented environment. For more than 100 years, our hospital has served children, families, and communities in Greater Philadelphia and surrounding communities. Caring for children is our passion. Here, we develop, offer, and refine nationally recognized programs through patient- and family-centered, collaborative, and innovative care. We’re an academic medical center, which means we bring you the latest in diagnostics, treatments, and innovations — all tailored specifically to the needs of your child. Through our research, academics, and clinical care, children and families depend on the leading-edge care found only at an academic medical center. The Community Philadelphia located between New York and Washington D.C, is considered to be the birthplace of the United States. The Constitution was debated here in Philadelphia in what is now the Independence Hall. The nearby Liberty Bell Center is home to the famous two-thousand-pound bell which became a symbol of freedom. The National Constitution Center also tells the story of 1920s prohibition. Learn more about Al Capone and other famous former inmates at the Eastern State Penitentiary. The Philadelphia Museum of Art, one of the country's largest museums, is not to be missed. At Fairmount Park, discover outdoor art on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, as well as the Smith Memorial Arch dedicated to Civil War heroes. Attractions for kids include Philadelphia Zoo, the oldest zoo in America. Meet more animals at the Academy of Natural Sciences or enjoy fun and educational interactive displays at the Please Touch Museum. Videos: Virtual Tour – St. Chris Virtual Tour of Philadelphia Websites: St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children City of Philadelphia Overview Tower Health is a regional integrated healthcare system that offers compassionate, high-quality, leading-edge healthcare and wellness services to communities in Berks, Chester, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties. With approximately 11,500 employees, Tower Health consists of Reading Hospital in West Reading; Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville; Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown; and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia. Tower Health has partnered with Drexel University College of Medicine to open a new medical school one-half mile walking distance from Reading Hospital, a regional medical campus for Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health. The school opened in 2021 and is currently accepting enrollment applications for the second class in 2024. In addition, Reading Hospital is the main training hospital for the medical school and supports ACGME accredited residency and fellowship programs. For more information, visit towerhealth.org Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here: St. Chris Virtual Tour
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. Nurses are pivotal to providing the care that is needed and demanded in our communities. At St. Luke's, we are proud to be the forerunners of that higher quality standard. Our philosophy and professional practice model are our commitment to safe, compassionate and quality patient centered care. Nursing uniquely leaves a lasting impression on patients and families who rely on these skills. Here at St. Luke’s, PCRAFT values are the guiding core principles of our health care team and the qualities we strive for with every encounter. Pride, caring, respect, accountability, flexibility and teamwork are the qualities our team will deliver every time. As a patient or prospective employee, you can count on every member of the St. Luke’s team to display PCRAFT values in every situation. In the Critical Care Units (Intensive Care /ICUs) found throughout the network at 9 hospital campuses, care is provided to patients by a comprehensive multidisciplinary team utilizing a patient-centered approach. Clinical excellence and patient safety are our highest priorities. The Registered Nurse in the ICU is responsible for providing high levels of care and assessment as well as coordinating the team efforts to provide nursing care for the critically ill patients across their life span, and through the nursing process. HOSPITAL LOCATIONS - openings may vary by campus availability: Allentown Campus Anderson Campus, Easton , Level 2 Trauma Center (ICU and Trauma ICU) Bethlehem Campus, Level 1 Trauma Center (Neuro Trauma ICU, Medical ICU, Cardiac Critical Care) Carbon Campus, Lehighton, Level 4 Trauma Center Geisinger St. Luke’s Campus, Orwigsburg, Level 4 Trauma Center Grand View Campus, Sellersville, Level 2 Trauma Center Miners Campus, Coaldale, Level 4 Trauma Center Monroe Campus, Stroudsburg, Level 4 Trauma Center Upper Bucks Campus, Quakertown, Level 4 Trauma Center Warren Campus, Phillipsburg NJ- to be considered for the Warren Campus, please apply here RN All Specialties, Warren Campus SHIFT DETAILS: Positions may be available on various shifts includingweekend program options and per diem. Apply now to talk to a recruiter about our current openings! Full time, 36 or 40 hours per week Part time, less than 36 hours per week Holiday and weekend requirements per unit and company policies Per Diem, minimum of 2 shifts/month. Ability to complete initial 7 business days of classroom orientation followed by unit orientation. JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Provides nursing care to critically ill patients through the nursing process, assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, evaluates and documents the effects of care. Works cooperatively with ancillary, nursing and other patient-team personnel to maintain standards for professional nursing practice. Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information. Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external). Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code. Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one year Critical Care Nursing experience required. Individualized orientation program for all areas. Maintain current BLS certification. Nurses with less than 1 year of experience please see our internship page: Nurse Internships EDUCATION: Registered Nurse with current license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania or New Jersey (Warren Campus). PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Sit up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Stand for up to 10 hours per day; 8 hours at a time. Walk 6 hours per day; 10 minutes at a time. Consistently lift, carry and push objects up to 10 lbs. Occasionally lift, carry and push objects up to 75 lbs. Transports patients weighing up to 500 lbs. via wheelchair, bed and/or stretcher. Frequently stoop and bend. Frequently reach above should level. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation and high and low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral vision. Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!! St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
