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Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Masters Physician Assistant-Neurosurgery @Penn Medicine Cherry Hill

Job ID: 228048
Category: Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant
Work Type: PT 20+ HOURS
Location: Cherry Hill, NJ, United States

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Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Summary:

Penn Neurosurgery at Penn Cherry Hill (1865 Route 70 East, Cherry Hill NJ) has the following position open:

ACNP with RNFA or PA-C part time position with Penn Neurosurgery at Penn Medicine Cherry Hill. There is an opportunity to work with the Department of Neurosurgery as an ACNP or PA-C caring for our Neurosurgical patients in the office. The AP provides direct clinical care for our patient population according to established protocols and utilizes evidence based practice standards in collaboration with the team of Neurosurgeons. The provider will direct the clinical management of the outpatient population, practicing with a high level of autonomy and expert skill in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of the Neurosurgical patients. As part of their professional role, they integrate education, research, leadership, and consultation into their clinical practice.

Shift Details:

Schedule: This position will be M-F from 8a-5p with no Holiday/Weekend/On Call (Total of 32hrs). This candidate would be required to travel to our satellite locations in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. 
Location: Penn Medicine Cherry Hill 

Responsibilities:

  • Provides direct clinical care for patient population according to established protocols and utilizes evidence based practice standards in collaboration with team.
  • Maintains accurate and confidential medical records. Documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations consistent with organizational standards in the electronic health record (EHR).Identifies self properly to the patient and family, and clarifies the role of the nurse practitioner if necessary.
  • The nurse practitioner should function within their scope and refer to the collaborating physician when outside of scope, and/or directed by the collaborating physician or when requested by the patient and/or family.
  • Performs interventions specific to assigned patient population and collaborative agreement.
  • Participates in the performance improvement processes to meet quality of care and service standards.
  • Demonstrates awareness of professional responsibility as role model to peers and members of the health care team.
  • Perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient’s clinical status.
  • Addresses patient and family concerns and creates a therapeutic relationship to provide support.
  • Provide patient education, counseling and instruction regarding patient diagnosis, medical treatments, medications, and preventative care.
  • Participate in and support accreditation, compliance and regulatory activities of the organization.
  • Precept NP students and other health care learners.
  • Identifies patient/family needs for community resources and refers appropriately.

Credentials:

  • ACLS (For providers in the acute care setting) required
  • BLS/CPR, as a healthcare provider as per the American Heart Association (For providers in the ambulatory setting) required
  • Certified Nurse Practitioner PA (Required)
  • PA and/or NJ CRNP licensure (CRNP) required.
  • Prescriptive Authority (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

  • Master of Arts or Science (Required)
  • Education Specialization: Master's Degree or Doctor of Nursing Practice(DNP) in Nursing Equivalent Experience: •And 2+ years >2.5years of experience, The CRNP must be reviewed by the Credentials Committee and approved by the Medical Board.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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