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Description
nPenn 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.
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nPosition Summary
nThis is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join the Department of Surgery and serve as the primary Advanced Practice Provider (APP) representative for the surgical team at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) Cedar Campus .
nThis highly autonomous role functions as the Department of Surgery's on-site clinical expert and liaison at HUP Cedar, partnering closely with surgical teams at HUP's main campus at 34th and Spruce Street. The APP serves as the primary point of contact for surgical services, most often General, Urology, Vascular, and Colorectal Surgery. In this role you will collaborate with attending surgeons, hospital medicine providers, nursing leadership, case management, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure seamless, high-quality surgical care.
nThe APP will practice at the top of their license, utilizing advanced clinical judgment and independent decision-making to evaluate, manage, and coordinate care for patients requiring surgical consultation and follow-up. This position offers a unique opportunity to care for a broad spectrum of surgical patients while serving in a role that supports surgical operations, patient throughput, interdisciplinary collaboration, and continuity of care across care settings.
nResponsibilities
nThe APP will primarily:
nnnPerform comprehensive evaluations of new surgical consults across HUP Cedar.
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nnDevelop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with attending surgeons and the primary hospitalist team.
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nnManage ongoing surgical consults and follow patients throughout their hospitalization.
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nnPerform bedside procedures within credentialed privileges and scope of practice.
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nnFacilitate communication and coordination between HUP Cedar and Department of Surgery teams across Penn Medicine.
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nnProvide patient and family education regarding surgical conditions, treatment plans, and postoperative care.
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nnAssist in discharge planning and transitions of care to ensure continuity throughout the surgical journey.
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nnSupport quality improvement initiatives, operational goals, and departmental projects aimed at enhancing patient care, access, and efficiency.
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n nPractice Environment
nAs the dedicated Department of Surgery APP at HUP Cedar, you will be embedded within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment while maintaining significant autonomy in daily clinical practice. This role requires strong clinical expertise, critical thinking, communication skills, and the ability to effectively manage a diverse surgical patient population.
nThis role is primarily focused on consultative surgical care, patient management, care coordination, and clinical decision-making , with no operating room or first-assist responsibilities.
nAcademic and Professional Development
nIn addition to clinical responsibilities, the APP will participate in:
nnnEducational activities and professional development opportunities.
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nnQuality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives.
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nnClinical research activities, as applicable.
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nnDepartmental and hospital committees.
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nnRegulatory and accreditation compliance activities.
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nnDocumentation and prescribing in accordance with Pennsylvania regulations and collaborative practice agreements.
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n nThis position offers exceptional opportunities for professional growth and leadership development within one of the nation's premier academic surgical departments.
nQualifications and Governance
nAll Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants function under the guidelines established by the University of Pennsylvania Health System Medical Staff and are credentialed through the appropriate governing bodies. The PA or CRNP hired will be accountable through a formal job description, delineation of privileges, and collaborative/supervisory agreements as required by Penn Medicine and state regulations.
nCredentials:
nnnAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (Required)
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nnBLS/CPR, as a healthcare provider as per the American Heart Association (For providers in the ambulatory setting) required
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nnAcute Care Nurse Practitioner or Masters Physician Assistant required
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nnNurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Pennsylvania State license, active and in good standing at time of hire
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nnPrescriptive Authority (Required)
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nnRegistered Nurse - PA (Required if Acute Care Nurse Practitioner)
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n nEducation or Equivalent Experience:
nnnMaster of Arts or Science (Required)
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nnThe CRNP and/or PA-C must be reviewed by the Credentials Committee and approved by the Medical Board.
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nnEducation Specialization: Master's Degree or Doctor of Nursing Practice(DNP) in Nursing or Masters Prepared Physician Assistant
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n nWe 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.
nLive Your Life's Work
nWe are an Equal Opportunity 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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philadelphia, PA, 19117, US
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