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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.
nToday 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?
nSummary:
nThe Colorectal Surgery Service at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania has an exciting opportunity for an Adult Gerontological Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP /AGNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join their team of board-certified general surgeons and Advanced Practice Providers. The colorectal team at HUP/ CPUP is part of the Department of Surgery and provides care to patients undergoing surgery for disorders including but not exclusive to colon cancer, As an NP/PA on this service you will be part of a high functioning inter-professional team who is responsible for the management of complex colorectal surgical patients. Responsibilities for the NP/PA who joins our team will include outpatient management, clinical decision making, procedures according to credentialing, complex care decisions, independent outpatient clinics for post-operative patients, pre- operative patients, hemorrhoid, ostomy issues, and complex wound management patients. This role also includes transitions in care, care coordination, team collaboration, and education of patients, family and staff. In addition, the provider will participate in research as applicable, ensure regulatory compliance, document care according to standards, and prescribe in accordance with their collaborative agreement and State regulations.
nThe NP/PA will provide quality care across the continuum in collaboration with physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, nursing staff, and other members of the care team, and be expected to manage patient care autonomously within the scope of their professional practice. In addition to clinical responsibilities, the role also involves participation in the Department’s Quality Improvement initiatives and Unit-Based Clinical Leadership (UBCL). Opportunities for professional growth and development are available through research, lecturing, publications, and involvement with departmental and hospital projects and committees.
nResponsibilities:
nnnProvides direct clinical care for patient population according to established protocols and utilizes evidence-based practice standards in collaboration with team.
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nnMaintains 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).
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nnIdentifies self properly to the patient and family, and clarifies the role of the nurse practitioner or physician assistant if necessary.
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nnThe APP should function within their scope and refer to the collaborating/supervising physician when outside of scope, and/or directed by the physician or when requested by the patient and/or family. Performs interventions specific to assigned patient population and collaborative/written agreement.
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nnParticipates in the performance improvement processes to meet quality of care and service standards.
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nnDemonstrates awareness of professional responsibility as role model to peers and members of the health care team.
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nnPerform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient’s clinical status.
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nnAddresses patient and family concerns and creates a therapeutic relationship to provide support.
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nnProvide patient education, counseling and instruction regarding patient diagnosis, medical treatments, medications, and preventative care.
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nnParticipate in and support accreditation, compliance and regulatory activities of the organization.
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nnPrecept students and other health care learners.
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nnIdentifies patient/family needs for community resources and refers appropriately.
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n nEducation or Equivalent Experience:
nnnMaster of Science (Required)
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nnCRNP: Master's Degree or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Nursing required and > 2.5 years of experience
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nnPA-C: Master's Degree requires and > 2.5 years of experience.
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nnThe APP must be reviewed by the Credentials Committee and approved by the Medical Board. National Board Certification required.
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n nCredentials:
nnnACLS (For providers in the acute care setting) 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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n nCertified Nurse Practitioner:
nnnPA and/or NJ CRNP licensure (CRNP) required.
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nnPrescriptive Authority (Required)
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nnPA and/or NJ Prescriptive Authority required.
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nnRegistered Nurse - PA (Required)
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nnPA and/or NJ RN licensure (RN) required.
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n nPA-C:
nnnPA and/or NJ PA-C license required
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nnPA and/or NJ Written Agreement required
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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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