STC Nurse Practitioner - NICU
Apply NowCompany: Tower Health
Location: Philadelphia, PA 19120
Description:
Job Summary
The Division of Neonatology at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children is seeking a motivated, dependable, hard-working individual to serve as an advanced practice provider.
The candidate should be flexible with a commitment to outstanding clinical care and education. The Division of Neonatology is comprised of 18 faculty members, 2 advanced practitioners and 6 neonatal-perinatal medicine fellows. Our faculty work in three Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs), St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Phoenixville Hospital and Temple University Hospital. Our faculty are involved with training St. Christopher's Hospital for Children Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine fellows, pediatric residents and Drexel University College of Medicine and Temple University College of Medicine students. St. Christopher's Hospital for Children has a 39 bed Level IV NICU, which offers the highest level of care to critically ill neonates. The qualified candidate will work solely in the St. Christopher's Hospital level IV NICU. They will work closely with the 8 faculty members who work in the St. Chris NICU, as well as the neonatal-perinatal medicine fellows and pediatric residents. The NICU is referral-based, without a delivery service. We have a multi-specialty team to help care for these complex patients, including a neonatal nutritionist, clinical pharmacist, social workers, speech therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists and 80 bedside nurses, as well as the full range of pediatric and surgical sub-specialists. St. Chris NICU has approximately 200 admission each year. The division has a strong commitment to quality improvement work and participates in the Children's Hospital Neonatal Consortium and the Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia network.
Position responsibilities:
The Benefits We Offer:
Putting Kids and Families First Since 1875
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties. With more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children combines topnotch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties, including Cardiology; Ear, Nose and Throat; Gastroenterology; Oncology; and Orthopedics. It houses the only Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher's is a Magnet designated hospital and has been recognized as a Women's Choice Award Best Children's Hospital.
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
Drexel School of Medicine Class 2025
Websites:
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
City of Philadelphia
Contact Person Name: Lisa Wortman
Contact Phone Number: 484-628-0556
Contact Email: Lisa.Wortman@towerhealth.org
Qualifications
Education Requirements
Experience
Certification and Licensure
Required Skills
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
The Division of Neonatology at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children is seeking a motivated, dependable, hard-working individual to serve as an advanced practice provider.
The candidate should be flexible with a commitment to outstanding clinical care and education. The Division of Neonatology is comprised of 18 faculty members, 2 advanced practitioners and 6 neonatal-perinatal medicine fellows. Our faculty work in three Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs), St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Phoenixville Hospital and Temple University Hospital. Our faculty are involved with training St. Christopher's Hospital for Children Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine fellows, pediatric residents and Drexel University College of Medicine and Temple University College of Medicine students. St. Christopher's Hospital for Children has a 39 bed Level IV NICU, which offers the highest level of care to critically ill neonates. The qualified candidate will work solely in the St. Christopher's Hospital level IV NICU. They will work closely with the 8 faculty members who work in the St. Chris NICU, as well as the neonatal-perinatal medicine fellows and pediatric residents. The NICU is referral-based, without a delivery service. We have a multi-specialty team to help care for these complex patients, including a neonatal nutritionist, clinical pharmacist, social workers, speech therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists and 80 bedside nurses, as well as the full range of pediatric and surgical sub-specialists. St. Chris NICU has approximately 200 admission each year. The division has a strong commitment to quality improvement work and participates in the Children's Hospital Neonatal Consortium and the Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia network.
Position responsibilities:
- The APP will do a combination of days, nights and weekends, average of 40 hours per week
- 1-2 nights per week, 1-2 Sunday day shifts per month
- This position includes hospital rounding and/or overnight coverage
- As a referral based NICU, advanced practice providers will be a part of the neonatal transport team during their scheduled shifts.
- Procedures expected to perform in the hospital setting: Intubation, arterial blood draws, venous blood draws, UVC/UAC placement, IV placement, PICC placement
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
Putting Kids and Families First Since 1875
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties. With more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children combines topnotch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties, including Cardiology; Ear, Nose and Throat; Gastroenterology; Oncology; and Orthopedics. It houses the only Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher's is a Magnet designated hospital and has been recognized as a Women's Choice Award Best Children's Hospital.
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
Drexel School of Medicine Class 2025
Websites:
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
City of Philadelphia
Contact Person Name: Lisa Wortman
Contact Phone Number: 484-628-0556
Contact Email: Lisa.Wortman@towerhealth.org
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
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