About this opportunity
Penn Medicine lists this Phys-Nurse Practitioner opportunity in doylestown, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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.
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:
nnTo perform, under the responsibility and supervision of the surgeon, diagnostic and therapeutic tasks to allow the physician to extend his services through the more effective use of his knowledge in the sphere of decision-making required to establish diagnosis and to plan therapy. He/she may assist in the gathering of data necessary in implementing the therapeutic plan of the surgeon. A major role will be as a patient advocate in the medical care system serving as a confidant, advisor and liaison between patients and physicians.
n nResponsibilities:
nnA. Assists the surgeon in the preoperative care and work up of patients. Provide clinical services commensurate with state license limitations and practice needs 1. Ability to work as a physician extender in the office setting. 2. Ability to set priorities among multiple requests 3. Ability to interact with patients, their families, medical staff, administrative staff, and the public effectively B. Assists the surgeon in office procedures. Obtain, compile and record patient medical data C. Obtain history and perform physical assessment D. Collaborate with physicians and implement the prescribed appropriate medical care for the patients E. Perform skilled services as needed for hospital patients including, but not limited to: 1. Record H&P's and Discharge Summaries 2. Write admission orders and order appropriate testing 3. Prescribe medication F. See patients in the outpatient setting Participates in postoperative care of patients, being especially knowledgeable in the recognition of postoperative complications. Perform skilled services as needed for outpatient visits including, but not limited to: 1. Prescribe medication 2. Postop follow-ups 3. Collect data/notes and record within EHR G. Order, collect and interpret laboratory and diagnostic studies as follows: 1. Laboratory and diagnostic studies may be ordered as appropriate in accordance with clinical guidelines/pathways and standards of practice. 2. Complex and/or invasive studies are ordered/obtained utilizing physician consultation as appropriate. H. Performs therapeutic procedures and assignments as directed by the surgeon and as indicated by his/her training and experience. Prescribe therapy or medications with physician approval I. All other clinical procedures/duties as approved and required
n nCredentials:
nnnRegistered Nurse - PA (Required)
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nnCertified Nurse PractitionerPA (Required)
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n nEducation or Equivalent Experience:
nnnMaster of Science Nursing (Required)
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nnMust have 5 years or more in Urology/UroGynecology
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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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Worksite address
doylestown, PA, 18903, US
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