Nurse Practitioner II - Cardiology Short Stay Unit

10-hour Day/Evening Shift (Work Hours: 6a - 4p or 1p - 11p) Weekend & Holiday Required

Newark, DE / Wilmington, DE

Christiana Care Cardiology is looking for experienced candidates with Cardiology experience to join our care team at Christiana & Wilmington Cardiac Care units! You will collaborate with attending cardiologists to provide acute care services, including initial hospital admissions and follow-up care of cardiac patients.

ChristianaCare is one of the country's most dynamic healthcare organizations, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible, and lowering healthcare costs. ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,299 beds), a free-standing emergency department, a Level I trauma center, a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care, and women's health. ChristianaCare is a nonprofit teaching health system with more than 260 residents and fellows. It is continually ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the Best Hospital. With the unique CareVio data-powered care coordination service and a focus on population health and value-based care, ChristianaCare is shaping the future of health care.

ChristianaCare Offers:

• Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
• Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions
• Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out
• 12-week paid parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs cardiology admissions and provides inpatient follow-up care.
• Appropriate and timely documentation in electronic medical records including orders.
• Able to work in a dynamic and challenging environment as a member of the multidisciplinary care team. Demonstrates decisive judgment. The ability to also work independently is encouraged.
• Contributes to the achievement of established practice goals and objectives and adheres to hospital policies, procedures, and quality and safety standards.

Requirements:

• Completion of a master's degree program in nursing or as a physician assistant. Board certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant.
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner as set forth by the Delaware Board of Nursing OR Licensure as a Physician's Assistant by the Delaware Medical Board.
• 2-3 years of experience in Cardiology is preferred, OR
• 2-3 years of experience working in an acute care, ICU, or Critical Care setting is preferred.
• New NP or PA with 4-5 years of experience in Cardiology is encouraged to apply.
• BLS/ACLS Certified
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.